Cirrhosis is caused by scarring of the liver . Fibrosis is a condition in which good liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue. It will eventually stop your liver from working properly. Cirrhosis of the liver can lead to problems such as variceal haemorrhage and hepatic encephalopathy. Cirrhosis is more likely to develop if you consume a lot and your weight is 20% or more above the usual weight for your age. So you should limit your intake of sweets and unhealthy foods. The last thing you want to get from being overweight is a fatty liver . When this happens, you are more likely to develop cirrhosis. You can, however, prevent this from happening. All you have to do is eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet and take your vitamins on a regular basis. If you abuse alcohol, there is a good probability that you will develop alcohol-induced cirrhosis. The majority of us enjoy the effects of alcohol on our bodies. Especially if you're the type of person who likes to go out and party all nigh...