Causes of Liver Cirrhosis
Because of the complexity of the liver and its exposure to so many potentially toxic substances, it would seem especially vulnerable to disease. But the liver has an amazing capacity for regeneration “it can heal itself” by replacing and repairing injured cells. In cirrhosis, however, the healing process seems to go slightly awry.
In response to chronic injury, cells called stellate cells increase dramatically in size and number. This leads to the formation of excess scar tissue that interferes with the livers ability to function. And although groups of cells may continue to regenerate, the pattern of regeneration is no longer normal.
