Cirrhosis is characterized anatomically by widespread nodules in the liver combined with fibrosis. The fibrosis and nodule formation causes distortion of the normal liver architecture which interferes with blood flow through the liver. Cirrhosis can also lead to an inability of the liver to perform its biochemical functions. To understand the pathophysiology of cirrhosis, the normal anatomy and physiology of the liver must first be briefly reviewed.

• Alcohol abuse.
• Chronic viral infections.
• Use of certain drugs.
• Metabolic disorders.
• Exposure to certain environmental toxins.
• Blockage of the bile ducts.
• Hepatitis C.
• Hepatitis B.

• Frequent indigestion.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Pain in the abdomen.
• Bad breath.
• Low grade fever.

• Take one tablespoon of juice obtained by grinding black papaya seeds. Add about 10 drops of fresh limejuice to it. Drink this mixture once or twice on a daily basis.
• Take 200 ml of spinach juice and mix with 300 ml of carrot juice. Drink this mixture everyday.
• The herb trailing eclipta is considered valuable in the treatment of liver cirrhosis. Extract the juice of this plant and take about 1 tsp and mix it with 1 teaspoonful of honey. Drink this mixture three times in a day.
  

The first step is to avoid excess drinking. If you have chronic hepatitis or other liver problems, avoid alcohol completely. Some other causes of cirrhosis can be prevented. To avoid infection with hepatitis B and C, do not inject illegal drugs, snort cocaine, or have unprotected sex, especially with multiple partners. If you are considering body piercing or tattooing, make sure that the equipment is cleaned properly.