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What is cirrhosis?
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Dr Guang Chen
Gastroenterologist
Dr Guang Chen is a proud Chinese Australian gastroenterologist and hepatologist practising in Western Sydney. He then completed his post-graduate training in internal medicine, gastroenterology … View Profile
Cirrhosis is the end result of ongoing liver damage that leads to "irreversible scarring". Cirrhosis can be mild, moderate or severe. As cirrhosis worses, liver failure may occur - fluid retention, confusion, jaundice, varices. Cirrhosis also increases the risk of liver cancer.
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