Alcoholic cirrhosis is the severe, final stage of alcohol-associated liver disease, resulting from long-term heavy alcohol consumption. The disease involves permanent scarring of the liver ...

When the liver processes alcohol, it creates toxic substances that can hurt liver cells. If heavy drinking continues, the ...

Early detection, total avoidance of alcohol, and a comprehensive treatment strategy can stop further harm and increase survival chances. For people who develop end-stage liver disease, a ...