Cirrhosis Stages: Symptoms, Albumin and Drinking Limits

Cirrhosis of the liver progresses through four distinct stages, often marked by declining albumin levels. Understanding the drinking limits that trigger disease and identifying end-stage symptoms is essential for hepatic care.

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Albumin Levels in Cirrhosis

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Adam Cloe

Liver cirrhosis can be the result of certain viral infections (such as the hepatitis viruses) or due to the ingestion of toxins (including large amounts of alcohol). When the liver becomes heavily damaged, it can stop making certain proteins, including the blood protein albumin.