Liver cirrhosis is the progressive and irreversible scarring of the liver, severely impairing its ability to function. Early signs can be subtle, like fatigue and weight loss, but as the disease advances, more severe symptoms emerge, including jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen), easy bruising, and confusion. Medical management focuses on halting the progression by addressing the underlying cause (such as abstaining from alcohol, treating viral hepatitis, or managing NASH) and managing complications with medications, dietary changes (like a low-sodium diet), and procedures to drain fluid or address variceal bleeding. When the liver fails completely, the only definitive surgical intervention is a liver transplant, a complex procedure that replaces the diseased liver with a healthy one from a donor. This process involves extensive evaluation, a long wait on a transplant list, a lengthy surgery, and lifelong immunosuppressant medications. The hospital and cost guidance is critical, as the entire journey—from ongoing management of cirrhosis to the transplant surgery itself and post-operative care—is extraordinarily expensive, requiring careful financial planning, a dedicated transplant center with a multidisciplinary team, and thorough navigation of insurance coverage and potential assistance programs.