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What is liver cirrhosis?

Liver cirrhosis is a serious condition where healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, often due to long-term damage from things like alcohol abuse, as seen with Aaron. This scarring stops the liver from working properly, affecting its vital functions like filtering toxins and making proteins. It can lead to life-threatening complications if not addressed.

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