Ascites is a common complication of cirrhosis. It happens due to the effects of portal hypertension and leads to fluid buildup in your abdomen. Ascites can be treated with medications, procedures, and ...

As scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, the liver can no longer function properly. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling and discomfort. It’s a common ...

Portal hypertension (PH) represents a pivotal challenge in the clinical management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), as both conditions commonly coexist on a background of cirrhosis. Elevated ...

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents a significant global health burden as one of the most common malignancies in individuals with chronic liver disease or cirrhosis. This malignancy evolves ...

A new update from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) urges stronger prevention efforts and better early-detection tools for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the leading cause of ...

Global MASH cirrhosis burden is rapidly increasing, yet therapeutic and prognostic frameworks remain limited, with sparse long-term outcomes and heterogeneous definitions of decompensation across ...

Cirrhosis is severe scarring of your liver that can lead to serious complications, like kidney failure or even death. Cirrhosis is divided into two stages: compensated and decompensated cirrhosis.

Because the liver plays a vital role in digestion and nutrient absorption, individuals with cirrhosis are at risk of malnutrition. Dietary changes can help reduce this risk. Liver cirrhosis is the ...

Men with cirrhosis had higher risks for adverse liver events than women, including more than twice the risk for hepatocellular carcinoma. This sex-based risk disparity was more pronounced in nonviral ...

Chronic hepatitis can silently progress to liver cirrhosis over time, making early diagnosis, timely treatment, and regular ...