Liver cirrhosis is the scarring of liver tissue caused by chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B and C, prolonged alcohol consumption, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). This condition disrupts the liver’s ability to function effectively, potentially leading to life-threatening complications like liver failure.

The liver plays a vital role in detoxification, digestion, and producing proteins essential for clotting. When cirrhosis progresses, these functions are significantly affected, leading to severe complications like portal hypertension (increased blood pressure in the liver), ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen), and hepatic encephalopathy (confusion due to toxins in the brain).