What are the complications of cirrhosis liver?
Complications are: Fluid retention causing large and distended abdomen. This retention of fluids with a reduction in the synthesis of proteins can lead on to swelling of the legs (Oedema). There can be Anaemia (low Haemoglobin) and susceptibility to infections. The blood flow through the liver could be blocked causing alternate pathways to open up. This leads to dilatation of veins especially in the lower end of the food pipe (oesophagus). These veins can rupture causing massive bleeding.
