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A wide range of diseases and conditions can damage the liver and lead to cirrhosis. The most common causes are: 1  Chronic alcohol abuse. 2  Chronic viral hepatitis (hepatitis B and C)  Fat accumulating in the liver (nonalcoholic fatty liver disease)
Liver Cirrhosis. Overview. Introduction. Cirrhosis of the liver refers to scarring of the liver which results in abnormal liver function as a consequence of chronic (long-term) liver injury. Cirrhosis is a leading cause of illness and death in the United States. In the United States, approximately 5.5 million people (2% of the U.S. population) are affected by cirrhosis.