Cirrhosis leads to the scarring of liver tissues because of hepatitis or alcohol abuse. Initially, the scar tissues block the blood flow and lower the ability to process nutrients by the liver. Afterwards, then it decreases the liver’s ability to produce nutrients and other substances, ultimately making the liver stop functioning properly at all. Liver swelling is one of the side effects of liver cirrhosis. In the early stage of cirrhosis, there will be inflammation of the liver. If it is not treated on time, it can lead to scarring of tissues.