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The Rise of Cirrhosis in Women

EspañolHere’s a common scenario: A woman in her late 30s starts having a glass or two of wine every evening. Ten years pass. She notices she's more tired than usual, her stomach seems bloated, and her skin looks a little yellow. She finally goes to her medical clinician expecting to hear that she's just overworked. Instead, she's diagnosed with cirrhosis, or permanent scarring of the liver. She didn't think she drank that much. She had no idea her liver was even in danger.In recent years, more women are being diagnosed with serious liver conditions, including cirrhosis, which can be life-threa...