What does cirrhotic changes mean

Cirrhotic changes refer to fibrosis of the liver, as well as substantial reduction and hardening of the liver, which meets the diagnostic criteria for cirrhosis. Cirrhotic changes are cirrhosis, which is a pathological expression that refers to the liver that has developed into cirrhosis due to extensive hepatocellular necrosis, nodular regeneration of residual hepatocytes, connective tissue proliferation and formation of fibrous septa in chronic progressive disease, leading to destruction of hepatic lobular structure and formation of pseudo lobar, which gradually develops into cirrhosis. There are many causes of cirrhotic changes, such as viral hepatitis, alcoholism, nutritional disorders, industrial toxins, long-term use of drugs that impair liver function, cholestasis, schistosomiasis and so on. It is recommended that the test results be taken to the appropriate specialist, and under the guidance of the doctor to improve the relevant examinations and standardized treatment, in the weekdays to give up alcohol, improve dietary habits, pay attention to rest.