Almost every patient who hears the word cirrhosis feels like their world is collapsing, and it seems very frightening to them. But cirrhosis is not a death sentence, it is treatable. If we can identify the causes of liver cirrhosis in a timely manner and fight them together with the doctor, the effect will be excellent. The causes of cirrhosis can be of viral and non-viral origin.
Viral causes of cirrhosis
Viral cirrhosis can be associated with viruses that become chronic. These most commonly include the following hepatitis viruses:
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis D
Non-viral factors
Fatty liver disease, which many people disregard and brush off by saying «everyone has it», can also lead to cirrhosis if not intervened in time. Non-viral causes include:
- Diabetes mellitus
- Fatty liver disease
- Autoimmune diseases
- Metabolic disorders (this also includes copper metabolism disorder known as Wilson's disease)
- Thrombosis of the portal vein (the main vein entering the liver)
Dr. Könül Mahmudova
55 Abbas Mirza Sharifzade str., Baku AZ1138 (Medikus Clinic)