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Diseases » Cirrhosis of the liver » Hidden Causes
 

Misdiagnosis of Hidden Causes of Cirrhosis of the liver

Contents
  1. Hidden Causes of Cirrhosis of the liver
  2. Cirrhosis of the liver: Complications
  3. Hidden Symptoms
  4. Misdiagnosis
  5. Causes Discussion
  6. About hidden causes
  7. Diagnosis of Cirrhosis of the liver
  8. Cirrhosis of the liver: Introduction
  9. Treatments
  10. Prevention of Cirrhosis of the liver

Underlying conditions list:

The list of possible underlying conditions mentioned in various sources for Cirrhosis of the liver includes:

Cirrhosis of the liver as a complication:

Other conditions that might have Cirrhosis of the liver as a complication might be potential underlying conditions. The list of conditions listing Cirrhosis of the liver as a complication includes:

Cirrhosis of the liver Causes: Book Excerpts

Cirrhosis of the liver as a symptom:

Conditions listing Cirrhosis of the liver as a symptom may also be potential underlying conditions.

You may also want to research other symptoms in our Symptoms Center.

Discussion of underlying conditions of Cirrhosis of the liver:

Alcoholism is just one of many causes of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is scarring and decreased function of the liver. In the United States, alcohol causes less than one-half of cirrhosis cases. The remaining cases are from other diseases that cause liver damage. For example, in children, cirrhosis may result from cystic fibrosis, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, biliary atresia, glycogen storage disease, and other rare diseases. In adults, cirrhosis may be caused by hepatitis B or C, primary biliary cirrhosis, diseases of abnormal storage of metals like iron or copper in the body, severe reactions to prescription drugs, or injury to the ducts that drain bile from the liver. (Source: excerpt from Facts and Fallacies About Digestive Diseases: NIDDK)

About underlying conditions:

With a diagnosis of Cirrhosis of the liver, it is important to consider whether there is an underlying condition causing Cirrhosis of the liver. These are other medical conditions that may possibly cause Cirrhosis of the liver. For general information on this form of misdiagnosis, see Underlying Condition Misdiagnosis or Overview of Misdiagnosis.
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