Chronic liver disease is marked by the gradual destruction of liver tissue over time. Several liver diseases fall under this category, including the following:
What are the causes of CFS?
Exact causes for CFS are unknown yet. However, some of the factors that may be responsible for this disease are:
- Cirrhosis Of The Liver
- Fibrosis Of The Liver
What causes cirrhosis?
The most common cause of cirrhosis is alcohol abuse. Other causes include the following:
- hepatitis and other viruses
- use of certain drugs
- chemical exposure
- bile duct obstruction
- autoimmune diseases
- obstruction of outflow of blood from the liver (i.e., Budd-Chiari syndrome)
- heart and blood vessel disturbances
- alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency
- high blood galactose levels
- high blood tyrosine levels at birth
- glycogen storage disease
- cystic fibrosis
- diabetes
- malnutrition
- hereditary accumulation of too much copper (Wilson’s Disease) or iron (hemochromatosis)
Treatment for cirrhosis:
Specific treatment for cirrhosis will be determined by your physician based on:
- your age, overall health, and medical history
- extent of the disease
- our tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapiesy
- expectations for the course of the disease
- your opinion or preference
