When it is compensated, cirrhosis is usually asymptomatic meaning that many people with the disease are unaware they have it. It is however essential to establish with certainty the cirrhosis diagnosis as the condition is responsible for a number of complications such as liver cancer (most frequently hepatocellular carcinoma), gastrointestinal bleeding or severe liver failure. Knowledge of the diagnosis ensures the prevention, screening and early treatment of these complications.
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