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What's the difference between a scarred liver,cirrhosis liver and a fibrosis liver. I've been told every single one by different docs nurses and consultants. No wonder people worry.

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All inclusive. Liver scaring is Fibrosis where it's scared but able to function. Cirrhosis is the most severe Fibrosis scaring.

The damage leads to scarring, known as fibrosis. Irregular bumps (nodules) replace the smooth liver tissue and the liver becomes harder. Together, the scarring and the nodules are called cirrhosis.

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Yeah I know this. But wouldn't it be a good idea to find out what's going off. That's the bit I don't get.

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It's almost like a need to know. But you've gota know what to ask in the first place. They are reluctant to go into details. You've got Cirrhosis lose the alcohol or lose the Liver. Get on with it. You'll find some answers here, moreso what to ask. You have ask the Consultant or GP who should have the test results to disclose the fine detail.

I had to e-mailed my Consultant to clarify the stage of my Cirrhosis for holiday insurance & the ok to go.

I've seen him once Apr19 my second consultations next week.

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Simple and easy to understand description of the progression of liver damage in visual form.

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Some doctors do confuse issues by calling fibrosis early cirrhosis and such like when cirrhosis or end stage liver disease is the final stage of liver damage.

Katie

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Yeah so what have I got. Early cirrhosis? The consultant said something about over last 5 years they have learned that even cirrhosis is reversable to some extent. That's kinda given me hope that I might not feel poorly forever. I'm just not the same person anymore.