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Alcohol-Associated Cirrhosis

Alcohol-Associated Cirrhosis

At Stanford, our team includes a dedicated group of specialists who treat all aspects of your disease. Our network of 25 outreach clinics gives you access to top liver disease experts close to your home.

In addition to our comprehensive treatment options, we also do research on the next generation of treatments. You can be confident your personalized care plan will include the most advanced and innovative options available. Learn more about alcohol-associated cirrhosis treatment at Stanford.

What Is Alcohol-Associated Liver Cirrhosis?

Even if you have advanced alcohol-associated cirrhosis, it is possible to feel better and improve your quality of life. Our team approach means that liver disease experts, social workers, and dieticians all come together to deliver personalized care, support, and hope for a better future.

Alcohol-associated cirrhosis happens after years of drinking too much alcohol and is an advanced form of alcohol-associated liver disease. If you have alcohol-associated cirrhosis, it is likely that your liver has not been functioning well for a long time.

You may have had:

  • Fatty liver disease (steatosis) is a condition caused by abnormal levels of fat in your liver.
  • Alcohol-associated hepatitis is a condition caused by continued alcohol use that results in long-term (chronic) inflammation in your liver.
  • Alcohol-associated cirrhosis is an advanced stage of alcohol-associated liver disease that causes your liver to become stiff, swollen, and barely able to do its job.