This document discusses liver cirrhosis, including its types, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevalence. It defines cirrhosis as a chronic liver disease caused by alcoholism, hepatitis, or late-stage fibrosis from other diseases. Cirrhosis is classified into four stages based on the extent of inflammation and scarring. The causes, signs and symptoms, and methods for diagnosing cirrhosis are described. Treatment focuses on lifestyle changes, screenings, medication to stop viruses from damaging the liver further, opening blocked bile ducts, managing symptoms, and transplantation for end-stage liver failure. The document also notes the prevalence of cirrhosis varies depending on its stage and cause.