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Cirrhosis of the Liver
SYMPTOMS. Appetite loss, weakness, weight loss and loss of libido. In more
severe cases symptoms may include: enlargement of the breast (in men), hair
loss, muscular wasting, enlargement of the spleen and abdominal distention
caused from collection of fluid.
CAUSES. In most cases this occurs in middle-aged men from chronic alcoholism
Other causes may include malnutrition, syphilis, congestive heart failure,
severe viral hepatitis and biliary tract obstruction.
TREATMENT. High protein diet, abstinence from alcohol, multivitamins &
medication.