(References)Kumar R, Kumar S, Prakash SS. Compensated liver cirrhosis: Natural course and disease-modifying strategies. World J Methodol. 2023 Sep 20;13(4):179-193. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v13.i4.179. PMID: 37771878; PMCID: PMC10523240.Axley P, Mudumbi S, Sarker S, Kuo YF, Singal AK. Patients with stage 3 compared to stage 4 liver fibrosis have lower frequency of and longer time to liver disease complications. PLoS One. 2018 May 10;13(5):e0197117. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197117. Erratum in: PLoS One. 2018 Aug 2;13(8):e0199402. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199402. PMID: 29746540; PMCID: PMC5944985.Mallik M, Singhai A, Khadanga S, Ingle V. The Significant Morbidity and Mortality Indicators in Patients of Cirrhosis. Cureus. 2022 Jan 14;14(1):e21226. doi: 10.7759/cureus.21226. PMID: 35174029; PMCID: PMC8841014.Still looking for answers about your symptoms?ORTell your friends about us.We would love to help them too.For First Time UsersWhat is Ubie’s Doctor’s Note?We provide a database of explanations from real doctors on a range of medical topics. Get started by exploring our library of questions and topics you want to learn more about.Learn more about diseasesWas this page helpful?Purpose and positioning of servicesUbie Doctor's Note is a service for informational purposes. The provision of information by physicians, medical professionals, etc. is not a medical treatment. If medical treatment is required, please consult your doctor or medical institution. We strive to provide reliable and accurate information, but we do not guarantee the completeness of the content. If you find any errors in the information, please contact us.Our ServicesSymptom CheckerDoctor’s NoteCheckupMedical InformationSymptomsDiseasesHelpful ResourcesHow Ubie's Medical AI WorksMedical Content Editorial PolicyClinical Data SourcesSupervising DoctorsPartnersCorporateAbout UsCareersTerms of UseSecurity PolicyPrivacy PolicyContact UsCompany Website, There are two stages in cirrhosis: compensated and decompensated. Compensated cirrhosis: People with compensated cirrhosis do not show symptoms, while life expectancy is around 9 to 12, In the early stages of compensated cirrhosis, life expectancy may still be upwards of 15 years. When portal hypertension develops, it reduces that expectancy, primarily due to the risk of internal bleeding it can cause. Decompensated cirrhosis has an average life expectancy of seven years..