Laennec’s cirrhosis: what is it?

Laennec’s cirrhosis, or alcoholic liver disease, is caused by inflammation and scar tissue buildup in the liver due to alcohol abuse. Symptoms include jaundice, weakness, and vomiting. Treatment involves immediate cessation of alcohol consumption to prevent further damage. Laennec’s cirrhosis is another name for alcoholic liver disease. The name comes from a famous French physician […]

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