conditions - Cirrhosis


Cirrhosis occurs when the liver is scarred. The liver is unable to function properly due to long-term damage. Cirrhosis can even be fatal in certain cases, such as if it results in liver failure. It is also known to be one of the biggest risk factors for liver cancer.

Excessive alcohol consumption over many years and infections of Hepatitis C are common causes of cirrhosis. An excess of fat build-up in the liver that is caused by non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is another cause of cirrhosis, although there are other causes such as Hepatitis B and haemochromatosis.


In Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, the causes of cirrhosis includes invasion of exogenous pathogens, excessive drinking, and emotional upset or contaminated food. These factors may result in damage of the liver and spleen, as well as stagnation of blood and Qi. In chronic cases, the kidney is also involved, which results in failure of Qi to discharge water, as well as retention of water in the interior.

When treating cirrhosis with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the underlying cause is first treated and secondly, further damage is prevented from occurring.

There is no cure. Both Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Chinese, as well as Western Medicine Treatment aims to halt liver damage, manage the symptoms, including pain, and to reduce the risk of complications, such as diabetes, osteoporosis (brittle bones), liver cancer and liver failure.

Traditional Chinese Medicine is form complementary medicine which can be used along side Western Medicine to beneficial patient treatment

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