can somebody plz breif me on alcoholic liver chirrosis?

Question

i want to know the complications involved like portal hyper tension and the critical condition it may lead to like internal bleeding.
[i'd preffed a medico's help here.]plz state ur source otherwise

Answer 1

Complications associated with cirrhosis include:
Variceal bleeding. Variceal bleeding is caused by portal hypertension, which is an increase in the pressure within the portal vein (the large vessel that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver). This increase in pressure is caused by a blockage of blood flow through the liver as a result of cirrhosis. Increased pressure in the portal vein causes other veins in the body to enlarge (varices), such as those in the esophagus and stomach, to bypass the blockage. These varices become fragile and can bleed easily, causing severe hemorrhaging and fluid in the abdomen.
Confused thinking and other mental changes (hepatic encephalopathy). Hepatic encephalopathy most often occurs when cirrhosis has been present for a long time. Toxins produced in our intestines are normally detoxified by the liver, but once cirrhosis occurs, the liver cannot detoxify as well. Toxins get into the bloodstream and can cause confusion, changes in behavior and even coma.

Other serious complications of cirrhosis include:

Kidney failure.
Reduced oxygen in the blood.
Diabetes.
Changes in blood counts.
Increased risk of infections.
Excessive bleeding and bruising.
Breast enlargement in men.
Premature menopause.
Loss of muscle mass.