GASTROENTEROLOGY ENDOSCOPY CENTER
CONDITIONS
CONDITIONS
Overview
Liver disease, also called hepatic disease, refers to a number of diseases that may affect the liver and its function. The liver plays a role in the production of bile, blood-clotting factors and amino acids, and aids in the processing and storage of iron for red blood cell production. The liver also helps remove waste products from the blood and regulates levels of chemicals in the body.
Some of the diseases that affect the liver include infectious hepatitis, cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), liver failure, Gilbert’s syndrome, cancers, bile flow abnormalities and blood flow abnormalities. Some medications may also cause liver damage, including acetaminophen (Tylenol). Treatments for these conditions vary depending on the disease and its causes.
Symptoms of Liver Disease
Because there are so many different types of liver conditions, symptoms will vary. It is imperative that you do not ignore persistent symptoms and allow them to go unchecked.
Risk Factors for Liver Disease
Many types of infectious liver disease begin with coming into contact with other people’s bodily fluids. Medical and healthcare professionals are at increased risk for hepatic disease.
Tests to Diagnose Liver Disease
Because the liver has so many functions, the term “liver disease” is very broad. There are hundreds of types of liver conditions but the most common testing methods to diagnose liver problems include the following.
Treatment for Liver Disease
Liver conditions can sometimes be treated with medications, surgery or even transplant, depending on the condition and severity.
Lifestyle Changes to Treat/Prevent Liver Disease
You can take precautions to prevent liver disease. Although some liver conditions are genetic, there are many conditions that can be prevented.
This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.
If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.