Hepatic Cirrhosis
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Liver cirrhosis is an advanced stage of liver damage in which healthy tissue is progressively replaced by scar tissue, which gradually reduces the organ's ability to function.
Common symptoms: fatigue, yellowish coloring of the skin and eyes, swelling of the abdomen or legs and a tendency to bruise.
Common causes: prolonged alcohol consumption, chronic liver infections and buildup of liver fat, among others.
Which specialist treats it? It is evaluated with support from the gastroenterologist or hepatologist, and the general surgeon may intervene in specific complications. Faced with persistent symptoms, it is advisable to seek a professional evaluation.
Data on 73 doctors who treat hepatic cirrhosis
Which specialist treats hepatic cirrhosis?
Liver cirrhosis is evaluated by a general surgeon, who determines whether the patient needs surgical management depending on the severity of liver damage. You can find general surgeons available for this.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hepatic cirrhosis
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Lauro Ramos Dahuss
Dr. Feliciano Ramon Medellin Rodriguez
Dr. Samuel Ramos Linaje
Dr. Hector Carlos Carrizales Torres
Dr. Luis Miguel Garza Huerta
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. Luis Ernesto Maldonado Villela
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Sergio Martinez Z.
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Luis Mario Guerrero Camarena
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatic cirrhosis?
Liver cirrhosis is an advanced stage of liver damage in which healthy tissue is progressively replaced by scar tissue, which gradually reduces the organ's ability to function.
Which doctor treats hepatic cirrhosis?
Liver cirrhosis is evaluated by a general surgeon, who determines whether the patient needs surgical management depending on the severity of liver damage. You can find general surgeons available for this.