Cirrosis is a chronic liver disease characterized by the replacement of healthy liver tissue with scar tissue. This scarring impairs the liver's ability to function properly, leading to complications such as liver failure, high blood pressure in the liver, and an increased risk of liver cancer. Common causes include excessive alcohol consumption, viral infections like hepatitis, and fatty liver disease. Symptoms of cirrosis may not appear until the disease is advanced. When they do occur, they can include fatigue, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), swelling in the legs and abdomen, and easy bruising. Early diagnosis and management are crucial to slowing the progression of the disease.