Liver cirrhosis meaning in Urdu is jigar ka sukarna (جگر کا سکڑنا) or jigar ka sakht ho jana: long-term damage in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue, so the liver becomes hard, shrunken and lumpy and cannot work properly. In Pakistan, the main causes are hepatitis C and B and, increasingly, fatty liver disease. Cirrhosis cannot usually be reversed, but treating the cause and good follow-up can stop it worsening and prevent complications for many years.
Key points
- Cirrhosis = jigar ka sukarna / jigar ka sakht hona (scarred, hard liver).
- Early (compensated) cirrhosis may cause no symptoms.
- Late (decompensated) cirrhosis causes fluid in the belly, vomiting blood, jaundice and confusion.
- Everyone with cirrhosis needs liver cancer screening every 6 months.
Table of Contents
- Cirrhosis Meaning and Related Terms
- Causes of Cirrhosis in Pakistan
- Compensated vs Decompensated Cirrhosis
- Symptoms of Jigar ka Sukarna
- How Cirrhosis Is Diagnosed
- Treatment and Care
- Diet in Cirrhosis
- Emergency Signs
- Frequently Asked Questions
Cirrhosis Meaning and Related Terms
| English | Urdu / Roman Urdu |
|---|---|
| Liver cirrhosis | جگر کا سکڑنا / jigar ka sukarna |
| Fibrosis (scarring) | جگر پر نشان پڑنا |
| Ascites | پیٹ میں پانی / pait mein pani |
| Varices | خوراک کی نالی کی پھولی ہوئی رگیں |
| Hepatic encephalopathy | جگر کی وجہ سے غنودگی یا بے ہوشی / behoshi |
| Liver failure | جگر کا فیل ہونا |
Causes of Cirrhosis in Pakistan
- Hepatitis C: historically the leading cause; see hepatitis in Urdu
- Hepatitis B (with or without hepatitis D)
- Fatty liver disease linked to obesity and diabetes; see fatty liver meaning in Urdu
- Alcohol
- Autoimmune hepatitis and bile duct diseases
- Inherited conditions: Wilson’s disease, haemochromatosis
- Long-term use of some medicines or herbal products
Compensated vs Decompensated Cirrhosis
| Compensated | Decompensated | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Liver is scarred but still coping | Liver can no longer keep up |
| Symptoms | Few or none; tiredness | Ascites, jaundice, bleeding varices, confusion |
| Outlook | Many years of good life with care | Serious; transplant may be considered |
Read more about the progression in stages of liver disease.
Symptoms of Jigar ka Sukarna
- Tiredness, weakness and loss of appetite
- Weight loss and muscle wasting
- Swelling of the abdomen (ascites) and legs
- Yellow eyes and skin
- Easy bruising, nosebleeds and bleeding gums
- Vomiting blood or black stools from varices
- Itching, red palms and spider-like veins
- Confusion, sleepiness or behaviour change (hepatic encephalopathy)
How Cirrhosis Is Diagnosed
- Blood tests: liver function, platelets, INR (clotting), albumin, kidney function
- Viral markers: HBsAg, anti-HCV, HCV PCR
- Ultrasound: a shrunken, irregular liver, enlarged spleen, ascites
- Liver stiffness measurement (FibroScan) or blood scores
- Upper GI endoscopy to look for varices
Our article how is liver cirrhosis diagnosed explains each test.
Treatment and Care
- Treat the cause: cure hepatitis C, control hepatitis B, lose weight for fatty liver, stop alcohol.
- Prevent bleeding: beta-blocker medicines and/or endoscopic band ligation of varices.
- Control fluid: low-salt diet and water tablets; drainage when needed.
- Prevent confusion: lactulose and rifaximin when advised.
- Screen for liver cancer: ultrasound (with or without AFP) every 6 months.
- Vaccinate: hepatitis A and B, influenza and pneumonia vaccines.
- Consider transplant in advanced disease; see liver transplant evaluation.
Can cirrhosis be reversed? Early scarring can improve when the cause is removed, but established cirrhosis usually remains. Read can cirrhosis be reversed.
Diet in Cirrhosis
- Enough protein (daal, eggs, chicken, fish, dahi); do not restrict protein unless told
- Low salt if there is fluid: avoid extra salt, achar, papad, processed food
- Small frequent meals and a late-evening snack
- No alcohol, raw shellfish or unregulated herbal medicines
- Avoid pain-killers like ibuprofen and diclofenac; use paracetamol only as advised
Emergency Signs
Go to hospital immediately for vomiting blood or black stools, confusion or extreme sleepiness, fever with a painful swollen abdomen, very little urine, or deepening jaundice.
Dr. Omer Hassaan Aftab Ahmad, hepatologist at G-8 Markaz, Islamabad, manages cirrhosis long term, including variceal banding and cancer surveillance. See the cirrhosis treatment page.
Urdu Mein Khulasa
لیور سروسس کا مطلب ہے جگر کا سکڑنا یا سخت ہو جانا۔ اس میں جگر کے صحت مند حصے کی جگہ زخم کے نشان آ جاتے ہیں۔ پاکستان میں اس کی بڑی وجوہات ہیپاٹائٹس سی اور بی اور فیٹی لیور ہیں۔ ابتدا میں علامات کم ہوتی ہیں، بعد میں پیٹ میں پانی، پاؤں سوجنا، یرقان، خون کی الٹی اور بے ہوشی ہو سکتی ہے۔ وجہ کا علاج، نمک کم کرنا، باقاعدہ اینڈوسکوپی اور ہر چھ مہینے الٹراساؤنڈ ضروری ہیں۔ خون کی الٹی یا بے ہوشی ہو تو فوراً ہسپتال جائیں۔
Frequently Asked Questions
What is liver cirrhosis called in Urdu?
Liver cirrhosis is called jigar ka sukarna (جگر کا سکڑنا) or jigar ka sakht hona in Urdu.
How long can a person live with cirrhosis?
People with compensated cirrhosis often live many years with good care. Survival falls once complications such as ascites or bleeding appear, which is why early management matters.
Is cirrhosis always caused by alcohol?
No. In Pakistan, hepatitis C, hepatitis B and fatty liver are more common causes than alcohol.
Can cirrhosis be cured?
Established cirrhosis is usually permanent, but treating the cause can halt progression. A liver transplant is the cure for advanced cases.
What should a cirrhosis patient avoid?
Alcohol, extra salt, pain-killers like ibuprofen and diclofenac, unprescribed herbal medicines and long gaps between meals.
Conclusion
Liver cirrhosis, or jigar ka sukarna, is serious but manageable when found early and followed carefully. Treating hepatitis or fatty liver in time can prevent it altogether. For cirrhosis care in Islamabad, consult Dr. Omer Hassaan Aftab Ahmad on 0336 5993116.
