Detailed Medical History and Physical Examination
Doctors ask about symptoms, lifestyle, alcohol use, or infections and check for signs such as jaundice, swelling, or tenderness.
Liver Cirrhosis
Timely Treatment Can Protect Your Liver
Understanding Liver Cirrhosis
Liver cirrhosis is a condition where healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, making it harder for the liver to do its job. Your liver works like the body’s natural filter- cleaning the blood, processing food, and storing energy. When it gets scarred, these functions slow down, leading to serious health problems.
This scarring usually develops over years due to repeated damage from infections (like Hepatitis B or C), excessive alcohol, fatty liver disease, or other liver conditions.
- It’s a long-term condition that worsens gradually if untreated.
- Early diagnosis and timely care can prevent liver failure and the need for a transplant.
When Should You Seek A Specialist
Symptoms Of Liver Cirrhosis
Persistent fatigue, weakness, or weight loss
Feeling tired all the time, even after rest, can be an early warning sign of liver problems.
Yellowing of eyes or skin (jaundice)
This happens when the liver cannot filter bilirubin properly, causing a yellow tint to the skin and eyes.
Swelling in the abdomen or legs
Fluid buildup, known as ascites or edema, may indicate serious liver damage.
Frequent nosebleeds or easy bruising
Frequent nosebleeds or bruises shows that your liver may not be making enough clotting factors.
Confusion, forgetfulness, or difficulty concentrating
When the liver fails to filter toxins, they can affect the brain – a condition called hepatic encephalopathy.
history of hepatitis, alcohol use, or fatty liver disease
If you’ve ever had these conditions, your liver is at higher risk for cirrhosis
Common Causes of Liver Cirrhosis
Liver cirrhosis doesn’t happen overnight. It usually develops over years from ongoing liver damage. Here are the main reasons why it occurs.
Chronic viral hepatitis (B or C)
These are long-term liver infections caused by hepatitis viruses. Over time, they damage liver cells and create scars, leading to cirrhosis if not treated properly.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
This happens when fat builds up in the liver often linked to obesity, diabetes, or high cholesterol. In some people, it causes inflammation and scarring similar to alcohol-related damage.
Excessive alcohol use over many years
Drinking too much alcohol regularly can injure liver cells. If this continues for years, the liver becomes hard and scarred, eventually causing cirrhosis.
Inherited liver conditions
Some rare diseases you’re born with like Wilson’s disease (copper buildup) or hemochromatosis (iron overload) can harm the liver and lead to cirrhosis if untreated.
Bile Duct Diseases
When the tubes that carry bile out of the liver get blocked or inflamed (as in primary biliary cholangitis or strictures), it can back up and scar the liver over time.
How We Diagnose?
Blood Tests
Liver function tests measure enzymes, proteins, and clotting factors to assess how well the liver is working and detect possible damage.
Imaging Scans (Ultrasound, CT, MRI, FibroScan)
These painless scans show liver size, shape, scarring, and blood flow; FibroScan measures liver stiffness to detect fibrosis early.
Endoscopy
A thin camera tube checks for swollen veins (varices) in the food pipe or stomach- a common complication of cirrhosis.
Personalized treatments backed by expertise.
Treatment Options
Lifestyle & Medication
Controlling hepatitis, stopping alcohol, managing diabetes or obesity
Endoscopic & Surgical Care
To treat bleeding veins (varices) or fluid accumulation
Nutritional Therapy
To maintain strength and prevent muscle loss
Liver Transplant
For advanced cirrhosis or liver failure, our team performs both living and deceased donor liver transplants with excellent outcomes
Why Trust Us for Liver Cirrhosis Treatment?
Combined expertise of two leading liver surgeons
Dr. Vikas Patel has been part of more than 600 liver transplants, while Dr. Dharmendra Dangi has been part of over 500 liver transplants and performed 500+ complex liver and HPB surgeries. Together, they bring unmatched skill to even the toughest cases.
Experience with high-risk and pediatric cases
From critically ill adults to children needing delicate surgery, our team has successfully managed some of the most challenging and rare liver conditions. Both doctors are trained to manage challenging cases, including liver failure in children, elderly patients, and blood group mismatches.
Proven results using advanced techniques
We use the latest surgical and medical methods including minimally invasive procedures to ensure safer operations, faster recovery, and long-term success. Dr. Dangi is one of the few surgeons in India performing midline donor hepatectomy, a safer way to remove part of the liver from a living donor.
Nationally recognized for excellence
Our surgeons are trusted across India for their leadership in liver surgery. Their work has been featured in medical journals, presented at national conferences, and acknowledged in health magazines such as Silicon India (Top 10 Liver Transplant Surgeons, 2025).
OUR APPROACH
Accurate Diagnosis
using advanced imaging and testing
Personalized Treatment Plans
based on your stage and condition
Complete Pre & Post Transplant Support
when surgery is needed
A Multidisciplinary Team
Both surgeons jointly plan and perform procedures to ensure the best outcomes.
FAQ
Common Questions We Hear From Patients
Your concerns are valid. Here are expert answers to help you make confident decisions about your liver health.
Yes, with proper treatment, healthy lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring, many patients live active lives.
The scarring cannot be reversed, but treatment can slow or stop damage and prevent complications if diagnosed early.
No. Many people manage cirrhosis with medicines, lifestyle changes, and regular monitoring. Transplant is only needed if the liver stops working well.
Yes. Fatty liver disease, hepatitis, or genetic conditions can also cause cirrhosis in people who never drink.
It varies. In some, it progresses slowly over years; in others, it worsens faster depending on the cause.
Regular checkups usually every 3–6 months help track liver function and catch complications early.
Avoid alcohol, eat a balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight, take medicines as prescribed, and follow up regularly with your doctor.
Take the First step to a
Early action can save your liver
Liver cirrhosis often goes unnoticed until it’s advanced. Whether you have hepatitis, a history of alcohol use, or unexplained fatigue, getting checked early can prevent complications and keep you healthy.
Talk to Ahmedabad’s Trusted Liver Experts
Dr. Vikas Patel and Dr. Dharmendra Dangi have successfully treated hundreds of patients with cirrhosis and complex liver conditions. Their combined expertise means you get world-class care right here in Ahmedabad.