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.
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 6 doctors who treat hepatic cirrhosis
Specialties that treat hepatic cirrhosis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in hepatic cirrhosis
Dr. Miguel Angel Escobedo Robledo
Dr. Jose Antonio Zamora Lomelí
Dr. Carlos Manuel Diaz Contreras Piedras
Dr. José Alvaro Burgos Zuleta
Dr. Lorenzo Rish Fein
Dra. Silvia Cuevas Ocampo
Dr. Velazquez Moises Gomez
Dr. Eduardo Lenin Ruelas Olvera
Dr. Estenio López López
Dr. Campos Vicente Beltran
Dr. Ramos Xavier Velasco
Dr. Othon Mario Vazquez Andrade
Dr. Marco Antonio Uco Rosado
Dr. Jose Luis Guerrero Martinez
Dra. María Azucena Reyes García
Dr. Miguel Benbassat Palacci
Dr. Marco Antonio Gónzalez Acosta
Dr. Patricio Santillan Doherty
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Gutierrez Banda
Dr. Saul Soto Solis
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?
Hepatic Cirrhosis is usually treated by specialists in general surgeon.