Liver

Liver cirrhosis is an irreversible liver condition. By the time liver disease progresses to cirrhosis, this is often the later stage and treatment options are limited. Alcohol and viral hepatitis B and C are the most common causes of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis may cause weakness, loss of appetite, easy bruising, yellowing of the skin (jaundice), itching, ...click here to read more

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a condition in which the liver cannot remove toxins found in the blood. It results in a loss of brain function and can lead to liver failure. This neuropsychiatric syndrome is caused by metabolic abnormalities. The liver is unable to remove and break down toxins found in blood either because it ...click here to read more

Our liver is an important organ that is responsible for many functions in the body. When it becomes damaged, we feel ill, but symptoms may often be confused with other illnesses. Elevated liver enzymes may indicate a problem with the liver. When the liver is inflamed, it releases more chemicals than normal, which can be ...click here to read more

Cases of fatty liver disease are on the rise as people’s waistlines continue to grow. As fat permeates the liver, the organ becomes unable to function properly. Over time, fatty liver disease can worsen into fibrosis or, ultimately, liver cancer or cirrhosis. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) affects nearly one in three Americans. NAFLD can ...click here to read more

Many diets have been hailed as being able to improve your health, such as the Mediterranean diet. On the other hand, there are diets that can make us quite ill. The Western diet is often discussed as being detrimental to health. The typical Western diet is high in fat and sugar, and we already know ...click here to read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is growing to be the most common type of liver disease worldwide. The number one cause for NAFLD is obesity and lack of physical activity, which contribute to metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. There are currently no approved treatments for NAFLD, so researchers in Germany collaborated to uncover lifestyle interventions ...click here to read more

Every year on July 28, the world comes together to raise awareness of an infectious disease that affects so many. It’s world hepatitis day. It is a time was patient organizations, governments, medical professionals, and the general public to educate others about this viral disease. Viral hepatitis is one of the leading causes of death ...click here to read more

Many people overlook their liver health. Generally speaking, heart and digestion concerns tend to be of greater focus. What most people don’t realize is that the liver performs over 500 functions, many that affect different areas of health. This means that a healthy liver translates to overall better health. Unfortunately, this is often overlooked, as ...click here to read more

NAFLD—non-alcoholic fatty liver disease—is the most common liver disease in the United States. It is associated with a high rate of death among Americans today. The condition is the result of abnormal fat accumulation within the liver, leading to scarring and abnormal function. Long-term complications of liver disease may result in gastrointestinal bleeding, mental status ...click here to read more

Living in a first world country like America has gotten us used to the many luxuries not available elsewhere. One of these luxuries is the availability of food in huge quantities. While there are many healthy food sources, the abundance of “fast food” establishments have made it quite easy to eat on a budget. Unfortunately, ...click here to read more

Fatty liver is just what it sounds like: a build-up of fat in the liver. The medical term for fatty liver is steatosis. While a small quantity of fat is considered normal, if more than five to ten percent of your liver’s weight is attributed to fat, you have fatty liver. The liver is a ...click here to read more

Digestive troubles are on the rise. It seems like everyone you talk to is dealing with some digestion-related issue. Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, gas, heartburn, cramping… the list of uncomfortable problems goes on and on. The moral of the story is that digestive problems suck and can really put a damper on your day. The good ...click here to read more

Determining what causes liver pain can be difficult, considering that the brain perceives abdominal pain from many organs in what experts call an “ill-defined” way. Still, advances in medicine have helped the medical community come to a better understanding of what causes pain in the liver area. Research tells us that the liver’s pain receptors ...click here to read more

Scleral icterus is a disorder that is characterized by yellowing of the part of the eyes that is normally white. This condition can be indicative of a dysfunctional liver. In general, when a person presents with yellow eyes, the first thing that comes to mind is a problem with the liver, such as liver disease. ...click here to read more