liver and gallbladder disorders
Cirrhosis of the Liver
Prognosis for Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is almost always permanent and can be progressive unless the cause of cirrhosis is treated. How quickly it will progress is often hard to predict. The outlook for people with cirrhosis depends on the cause, severity, presence of other symptoms and disorders, and effectiveness of treatment. Stopping all consumption of alcohol prevents further scarring in the liver. If people continue to drink alcohol—even small amounts—cirrhosis progresses, causing serious complications. Once a major complication (such as vomiting of blood, accumulation of fluid within the abdomen, or deterioration in brain function) occurs, the outlook is grim. 