Digestive & Gastrointestinal Conditions
Hepatic sclerosis
Serious
ICD-10: K74 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: यकृत काठिन्य · தமிழ்: கல்லீரல் கடினமாதல் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಯಕೃತ್ತಿನ ಗಟ್ಟಿತನ · తెలుగు: కాలేయ గట్టిపడటం · বাংলা: যকৃত দৃঢ়তা · मराठी: यकृत कठीणपणा · ગુજરાતી: યકૃત સખ્તાઈ
About this condition
Hepatic sclerosis refers to hardening and scarring of liver tissue, representing chronic liver damage where healthy tissue is gradually replaced by fibrous scar tissue. This progressive condition can result from various causes including viral hepatitis, fatty liver disease, or autoimmune conditions. Early detection and treatment of underlying causes can help slow progression and prevent complications like cirrhosis and liver failure.
Common symptoms
fatigue
abdominal discomfort
loss of appetite
weight loss
easy bruising
itchy skin
When to see a doctor: within 24 hours
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | यकृत काठिन्य · लिवर फाइब्रोसिस · जिगर सख्त होना · यकृत दृढ़ता |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | கல்லீரல் கடினமாதல் · கல்லீரல் இழை வளர்ச்சி · ஹெபாடிக் ஸ்க்லீரோசிஸ் · கல்லீரல் இறுக்கம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಯಕೃತ್ತಿನ ಗಟ್ಟಿತನ · ಯಕೃತ್ತು ತಂತುಮಯತೆ · ಹೆಪಾಟಿಕ್ ಸ್ಕ್ಲೆರೋಸಿಸ್ · ಯಕೃತ್ತು ಗಟ್ಟಿಯಾಗುವುದು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | కాలేయ గట్టిపడటం · కాలేయ రేశా వృద్ధి · హెపాటిక్ స్క్లెరోసిస్ · కాలేయం గట్టిదనం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | যকৃত দৃঢ়তা · যকৃত তন্তুময়তা · হেপাটিক স্ক্লেরোসিস · লিভার শক্ত হওয়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | यकृत कठीणपणा · यकृत तंतुमयता · हिपॅटिक स्क्लेरोसिस · यकृत कडक होणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | યકૃત સખ્તાઈ · યકૃત તંતુમયતા · હિપેટિક સ્ક્લેરોસિસ · લીવર સખ્ત થવું |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Hepatic sclerosis?
fatigue, abdominal discomfort, loss of appetite, weight loss, easy bruising, itchy skin.
When should I see a doctor?
within 24 hours
Is Hepatic sclerosis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Hepatic sclerosis?
Severity is classified as Serious. within 24 hours.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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