Cirrhosis: Tests
Scarring and permanent injury to the , usually the result of , long term damage.
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About Cirrhosis Tests
A health care provider usually diagnoses based on the presence of conditions that increase its likelihood, such as heavy alcohol use or obesity, and symptoms. A health care provider may test for cirrhosis based on the presence of these conditions alone because many people do not have symptoms in the early stages of the disease. A health care provider may confirm the diagnosis with
a medical and family history a physical exam a a …