Alcoholic Cirrhosis; What Does Alcoholic Cirrhosis Mean?

Martin Davis
Category: Cirrhosis, Liver Diseases, Liver Failure
May 27, 2022
8:03 am

Complications of alcoholic cirrhosis include

Portal hypertension (increased blood pressure in the portal vein that travels through the liver)
Esophageal varices: Thin esophageal blood vessels, which bleed easily
Encephalopathy: ammonia stays in the blood that passes through the brain and causes mental deterioration and change in behavior.
Brain edema
Infection: bacterial and fungal sepsis
Low blood sugar
Kidney failure
Hepatic coma
Liver cancer

Martin Davis

Martin is a seasoned Health and Nutrition Editor with a passion for promoting wellness through science-backed content. With 11 years of experience, Martin specializes in translating complex nutritional information into practical advice for readers.