Cirrhosis is an advanced stage of chronic liver disease characterized by scarring and impaired liver function. It often develops silently until severe complications arise, such as ascites (abnormal fluid accumulation in the abdomen), variceal bleeding (life-threatening bleeding from swollen veins in the esophagus or stomach), hepatic encephalopathy (confusion and altered mental status due to liver dysfunction), and hepatorenal syndrome (kidney failure related to cirrhosis).
At KD Hospital, under the expert care of Dr. V. Y. Bhargav, comprehensive evaluation and management of cirrhosis and its complications are offered. Dr. Bhargav ensures early detection, accurate diagnosis, and advanced treatment to prevent life-threatening outcomes.
Management includes endoscopic procedures for variceal bleeding such as band ligation, glue injection, or sclerotherapy, tailored medical therapy to reduce portal hypertension, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, and specialized care for fluid retention and encephalopathy.