Liver Disease

The liver is a large reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity of human body. It performs many functions vital for human life and any injury or disease to this organ may result in severe illnesses. A liver disease refers to any kind of hepatic disorder which may cause damage to the liver structure or disrupt any of its functions.

A liver disease can be a serious and potentially life threatening ailment, so its timely diagnosis and treatment is of paramount importance.The risk of contracting liver diseases can be lowered by good hygiene, weight loss, giving up alcohol, choosing a healthy diet, exercising regularly, getting vaccines against hepatitis and avoiding drugs and over-the-counter medications that put extra stress on the liver.

Liver disease symptoms

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Liver disease: Overview of infection of the liver

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Causes of liver dysfunction

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Liver disease: Congenital liver disease

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Risk factors for liver disease

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The effects of fast food on your liver

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Liver Disease: Prevention & Cures

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Liver Diseases: Quick Facts

Liver disease can refer to any disorder that affects the structure and functions of the liver.
The most common liver diseases are hepatitis (A, B or C), cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma or liver cancer, liver failure, ascites, gallstones, hemochromatosis (iron build up on liver) and 'sclerosing cholangitis' which causes inflammation and scarring of bile ducts in the liver.
Common causes of liver diseases are viral infections, genetic disorders, excessive alcohol, drugs, allergic reactions, or obesity.
Common symptoms of liver diseases are fatigue, loss of appetite, jaundice, itchy skin, fluid retention, discoloration of urine and stool and personality changes.
Liver diseases can be diagnosed by blood tests or imaging tests like abdominal ultrasound, CT scan, liver biopsy and nuclear scan using radioactive material to determine liver function problems

Liver Disease: Useful Links

Liver Disease @ University of Illinois Medical Center
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease - MayoClinic.com
Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment of fatty liver.
Liver Disease FAQs
Health information @WbMD.com
WebMD looks at liver diseases and its causes, symptoms, and treatments

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Liver Disease Health Byte

Liver disease is a collection of several different diseases affecting the liver. Watch this video to learn about the various diseases and how to prevent and treat them.

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