Medicines, blood transfusions , and other treatments may be used to treat the disorder causing the cirrhosis. Finally, liver transplantation has become a widely accepted form of treatment. There are very specific indications for liver transplantation. The major problem with liver transplants is the limited supply of donor organs . Side effects depend on the treatments used.
All medicines have possible side effects.
For example, antibiotics may cause allergic reactions or stomach upset. Surgery carries a risk of bleeding, infection, and allergic reaction to anesthesia . The medicines that must be taken to prevent rejection after a liver transplant have many side effects. These include allergic reactions , stomach upset, and kidney damage. Because these medicines suppress the immune system, there is also an increased risk of infection.