Liver Cirrhosis

1. New node

2. Etiology/Risk factors

3. Incidence/prevalence

4. Signs & Symptoms

4.1. Low levels of plasma proteins

4.1.1. Abnormal bleeding

4.1.1.1. Susceptibility to bruising

4.1.2. Edema

4.1.3. Anemia

4.1.4. Decreased clotting time

4.2. Portal hypertension

4.2.1. Ascites

4.2.2. Variceal hemmorage

4.2.2.1. Upper GI bleeding

4.2.2.2. Esophageal bleeding

4.3. Inability to remove toxins from the body.

4.3.1. Jaundice

4.3.1.1. Hepatocellular jaundice

4.3.1.1.1. Yellow/orange tint

4.3.2. Hepatic encephalopathy

4.3.2.1. Confusion

4.3.2.2. Memory loss

4.3.2.3. Cognitive impairment

4.3.3. Pruritis

4.3.4. Spider angiomas

4.4. Early S&S

4.4.1. Nausea

4.4.1.1. Anorexia

4.4.2. Diarrhea

4.4.3. Muscle fatigue

5. Diagnostics

6. Treatments