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 87 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Luis Fernando Fraga Ramos
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Matilde Ruiz Rodríguez
Dr. Karina Navalon García
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
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.