My friend has cryptogenic cirrhosis. She says that the doctors don't know what causes it. Where could this have come from, and what does this mean for her? — A.T.G. Dear A.T.G.: "Cryptogenic" is from ...

In most cases, cirrhosis cannot be reversed. It’s a severe form of liver damage characterised by permanent scarring. Recent studies have found that some damage from cirrhosis may be reversible. But ...

Liver fibrosis may be diagnosed and staged — no fibrosis (stage F0), mild fibrosis (F1), significant fibrosis (F2), advanced fibrosis (F3), and cirrhosis (F4) — with the use of clinical parameters and ...

While PBC progresses slowly and many patients do not experience symptoms during the early stages of disease, there are many symptoms to look out for. In later stages of disease, patients may ...

Yes, it is possible for a person with cirrhosis to receive typical liver function test results, although this is rare. The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) notes that liver function ...

Yes, it is possible to have a normal liver function test if you have cirrhosis, but this is rare. Cirrhosis is a condition that causes scarring and damage of the liver, which can prevent it from ...