If you’re wondering what liver disease is, you’re not alone. Liver disease is a broad term used to describe a variety of illnesses that cause liver problems. So when you hear about conditions like hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver ormetabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (M...
In third world countries, especially in Asia and Africa, viral infections are the major liver problem, whereas in the Western world, alcoholic damage is the most important cause of liver disease, accounting for up to 80% of patients with cirrhosis in some countries (1). In the United States...
The liver is the largest solid organ in the body; and is also considered a gland because, among its many functions, it makes and secretes bile. The liver is located in the upper right portion of the abdomen protected by the rib cage. It has two main lobes that are made up of tiny l...
As COVID continues to mutate, we’re here to unpack the most up-to-date research available on current infection rates, immediate and lasting symptoms, vaccinations, treatment options, and more so you can continue to make informed health decisions for yourself and your loved ones. This regularly...
The liver is the largest solid organ in the body. Early symptoms and signs of liver disease include bleeding, easy bruising, edema, fatigue, and jaundice. Causes of liver disease include alcoholism, hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis,
Cirrhosis is a complication of liver disease that involves the loss of liver cells. Learn about causes, treatment, symptoms, stages, life expectancy, and more.
They cause everything from mild to severe upper-respiratory tract illnesses (plus a range of other documented symptoms) and are zoonotic, meaning they’re transmitted from animals to people. The name comes from the way the virus looks under a microscope: It has crown-like spikes on its ...
Causes & Symptoms What causes Liver Cancer? Liver cancer occurs when cells in the liver develop mutations (changes) in their DNA which lead to abnormal growth and the formation of a cancerous tumour. Sometimes the cause is known, such as in chronic hepatitis infections. However, at times...
Liver cancer is hard to diagnose as symptoms and signs are vague and nonspecific. Get information about liver cancer symptoms, treatment, stages, survival rate, prognosis, life expectancy, causes, and diagnosis.
Symptoms of cystic fibrosis include salty-tasting skin, greasy stools, breathing problems, poor growth, and serious lung, pancreas, and liver complications.