Cirrhosis is a severe consequence of chronic hepatitis and is characterized by replacement of normal liver tissue with fibrous tissue. This condition leads to progressive loss of liver function and is considered irreversible.
Cirrhosis can show no sign for a long period of time (years) and the sign can be unspecific: weight loss, fatigability, loss of appetite, etc.
Cirrhosis leads to serious complications, affecting all the systems and organs: portal hypertension, gastrointestinal bleeding, ascites, peritonitis, splenomegaly, hepatic insufficiency, coagulopathy, renal failure, cholestasis, osteoporosis, malnutrition, pancreatic insufficiency, various blood disorders and more.