HEALTHY HEPPER According to wikipedia, "Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease [such as Hepatitis C] characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules (lumps that occur as a result of a process in which damaged tissue is regenerated), leading to progressive loss of liver function. Cirrhosis is generally irreversible once it occurs, and treatment generally focuses on preventing progression and complications. In advanced stages of cirrhosis the only option is a liver transplant." However, there are those that would not say that cirrhosis, even from Hepatitis C, IS irreversible. The liver, after all, is the only human internal organ that actually can regenerate itself! Some say that certain natural options can help reverse this condition. http://www.healthyhepper.com/cirrhosis.htm
HEALTHY HEPPER Cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver, can lead to abdominal fluid accumulation (ascites) and subsequent distention and weight gain. Cirrhosis, which is caused by liver disease such as Hepatitis C, is managed through diet and/or prescription drugs with liver transplantation as the last solution. http://www.healthyhepper.com/cirrhosisweightgain.htm
LIVER FOUNDATION Cirrhosis refers to the replacement of normal liver tissue with non-living scar tissue. It is always related to other liver diseases. http://www.liverfoundation.org/education/info/cirrhosis