What Causes Liver Cirrhosis and Its Early Signs Liver cirrhosis develops when long-term damage causes scarring of the liver, affecting how the organ works. Recognizing the early warning signs can help with timely medical care and better liver health. In this video, Dr. Senthil Gnanasekaran, Clinical Lead – Abdominal Organ Transplant & HPB Surgery, Kauvery Hospital Radial Road, explains the common causes of liver cirrhosis, how it develops, and the symptoms people should not ignore.