Liver Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension Treatment in Vasai-Virar
Interventional radiology for the complications of cirrhosis and portal hypertension.
Last updated 3 Nov 2026 · Dr. Chandrakant S. Kamble
In short
Liver cirrhosis is a long-term condition in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue. Common causes include alcohol, hepatitis B or C, fatty liver disease and autoimmune liver disease. Portal hypertension is raised pressure in the portal vein, which carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver.
What is Liver Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension?
Liver cirrhosis is a long-term condition in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue. Common causes include alcohol, hepatitis B or C, fatty liver disease and autoimmune liver disease.
Portal hypertension is raised pressure in the portal vein, which carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver. Scarring in cirrhosis increases resistance to blood flow and raises this pressure.
Common symptoms
Fatigue and weakness
Loss of appetite and weight
Abdominal swelling
Easy bruising and bleeding
Confusion (hepatic encephalopathy)
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Hospitals & clinics
Midas Sonography & Vascular Clinic - Vasai 
Bhaktivedanta Hospital & Research Institute - Mira Road 
Sanjivani Hospital - Virar 
Cardinal Gracias Memorial Hospital - Vasai 
Prakriti Hospital - Virar
Discuss Liver Cirrhosis & Portal Hypertension with Dr. Kamble
Book a consultation at the Vasai clinic. Bring previous scans or reports.
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