Liver disease refers to any condition that impairs the liver's ability to perform critical functions-like filtering toxins, producing bile, metabolizing nutrients, and storing energy. Damage can range from mild inflammation to severe scarring (cirrhosis) or liver failure. Early diagnosis and intervention help prevent progression and maintain healthy liver function.
In early stages, liver disease may be silent. As it advances, you might notice:
Liver damage can be triggered by many factors, including:
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Liver disease is diagnosed using blood tests (liver function panels), imaging studies (ultrasound, CT, MRI) and, when needed, a liver biopsy to assess inflammation, fibrosis or cirrhosis.
Yes. Adopting a calorie-controlled, low-sugar, low-fat diet combined with regular exercise and weight loss can reduce liver fat and improve liver enzymes.
It depends on the cause. Antivirals treat hepatitis B/C, corticosteroids or immunosuppressants manage autoimmune liver disease, and investigational drugs may be available through clinical trials. Your gastroenterologist will tailor treatment to your needs.
Some types (like early fatty liver or acute hepatitis) can improve significantly with lifestyle changes or antiviral therapy. Chronic conditions often require ongoing management to slow progression and prevent complications.
Stage 3 indicates advanced fibrosis (significant scarring) but not yet full cirrhosis. The liver still functions, but you're at higher risk for complications and need close monitoring.
Yes. Accumulation of bile salts and toxins in the blood can lead to itching, rashes or hives. These symptoms are common in cholestatic liver diseases or advanced liver damage.
Life expectancy varies by disease severity, overall health and treatment response. Many patients with early-stage non-alcoholic fatty liver disease live a normal lifespan if they maintain healthy habits and control risk factors.
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The ICD-10 code for alcoholic liver disease is K70, encompassing a spectrum from alcoholic fatty liver to alcoholic cirrhosis.
End-stage liver disease (also called decompensated cirrhosis) features severe symptoms-jaundice, ascites, bleeding disorders, hepatic encephalopathy-and often requires palliative care or evaluation for liver transplantation.
