Hepatitis C is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the liver. It is spread by contact with infected blood,…
Hepatitis B is one of the most frequent causes of liver disease. It’s a virus spread when someone has any…
A liver transplant is considered when the liver no longer functions adequately (liver failure), either because of excessive alcohol, infection,…
The liver breaks down and filters out harmful substances in the blood and manufactures the proteins, enzymes, and hormones the…
Patients with liver cirrhosis have either malnutrition or several micronutrient deficiencies due to multiple mechanisms, including poor nutritional intake, poor…
Liver function tests (LFTs) measure various chemicals in the blood made by the liver. An abnormal result indicates a problem…
The following are the most common symptoms Jaundice Dark Urine Itching Lethargy Increasing tiredness Altered sleep pattern Vomiting of Blood…
The liver performs a host of functions (well over 500) but the basic ones are: Production of plasma proteins: Factor…
The liver is the largest organ in the body (weighing about1.2 to 1.5kg). It is located on the right side…