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Metabolic Liver Disease

By Tasnim Alhilaly on May 19, 2023

Metabolic liver disease results from disruptions in metabolic processes leading to chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and liver cancer, which may necessitate liver transplantation. Three of the most common metabolic liver diseases include Wilson’s disease, Alpha-I antitrypsin deficiency (AATD), and Hereditary hemochromatosis, all of which involve an overproduction of a specific molecule that accumulates in hepatic […]

What Is Reye’s Syndrome?

By Alex Wan on May 9, 2023

This article outlines a potentially deadly adverse effect from an ordinary, store-bought drug, aspirin. Many people are aware that aspirin use has its dangers, but to the majority of the population, the specific mechanisms of these dangers remain unknown. Reye’s syndrome is relatively unknown to the general public due to its rarity and specific causes. […]

What Is Cirrhosis

By Victoria Ward on May 4, 2023

Cirrhosis is a relatively common condition that claims many lives every year and as many of the common causes of this condition are preventable, it is important to know about cirrhosis and how serious it is. Awareness of the risk factors and the symptoms is key as the quicker it is diagnosed the better the […]

What are Liver Cysts

By Syed Sharf ud Din on March 17, 2023

Overview Liver cysts are usually non-cancerous, which means they are benign tumours. Initially, there are no signs of pain or other symptoms with liver cysts. The prevalence of hepatic cysts is believed to be 15-18% in the United States. The mortality rate of the cysts varies with the cause, and it increases if the complications […]

Angiosarcoma of The Liver

By Punyaslok Mishra Mishra on February 20, 2023

Cancer is a scary and deadly disease. In the UK, there are around 167,000 cancer-related deaths every year, meaning an estimated 460 deaths every day.1 Among all the cancers, the statistics for liver cancer are particularly harrowing when you consider it is the 3rd highest cause of cancer-related deaths in the world.2This article, therefore, focuses […]

Can Stress Cause Liver Problems?

By Roseline Akpa on September 30, 2022

Overview Have you ever felt frustrated, hurt, or exhausted by physical or psychological challenges? If you have, then you’ve experienced stress. Stress is normal and everyone experiences it once in a while. You might have heard that stress affects the brain, heart, and lungs, but stress also affects the liver. Stress reduces blood flow to […]

Can Stress Cause Elevated Liver Enzymes?

By Alys Schirmer on August 23, 2022

Overview The liver is the largest glandular organ in the human body and holds an estimated 13% of the body’s blood supply. As one of our vital organs, the liver plays a major role in detoxification and metabolic and immune system processes. Located mainly in the top right area of the abdomen, this organ receives […]

End Stage Liver Disease Symptoms Before Death

By Samuel Oninku on August 17, 2022

Introduction An estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide live with some form of chronic liver disease. Liver diseases are therefore a very important topic. In this article we will discuss liver diseases, ‘end-stage liver disease, and the management necessary for these conditions.1 What is Liver Disease? The liver is the organ found in the upper right […]

Liver Disease Rash

By Brianna Jacobs on August 13, 2022

What is Liver Disease? Liver disease encompasses a wide range of conditions that progressively cause deterioration of liver tissue and function. Liver disease is caused by a wide range of health conditions caused by several risk factors. Alcohol-related liver disease is a type of liver disease that is caused by sole overconsumption of alcoholic beverages. […]

Decompensated Liver Disease

By Faisal Badri on August 3, 2022

Introduction What is Decompensated Liver Disease? Decompensated liver disease, also known as decompensated cirrhosis, is the acute wearing and weakening of liver function in patients diagnosed with cirrhosis. Commonly observed presentations in patients include ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome and jaundice. These signs are often instigated by the association of high alcohol intake, drug or […]

How to Protect Your Liver: Ways to Stop Liver Damage

By Randa Fahoum on July 22, 2022

What is the cause of liver disease? Do you know that you have an organ in your body that acts as a processing plant? It is your liver. Your liver is responsible for a number of functions that keep you healthy. It converts nutrients into the chemicals that your body requires. Poisons from the body […]

Decompensated Alcoholic Liver Disease

By Brianna Jacobs on June 30, 2022

What is Alcoholic Liver Disease? Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD) is a liver condition in which overconsumption of alcohol results in the development of fatty liver, cirrhosis, and alcoholic hepatitis. It is one of the leading causes of liver disease associated with mortality.1 Chronic alcohol abuse is the main cause of ALD, as the liver is […]

Managing the Symptoms of Secondary Liver Cancer

By Pavithra Saravanan on May 19, 2022

Introduction Secondary liver cancer is when cancer cells originating in another part of the body spread to the liver. Most bowel cancer spreads to the liver due to the blood supply from the bowel connecting through the portal vein, supplying the liver with nutrients acquired from the digestive system. Symptoms Secondary liver cancer may have […]

Metabolic Conditions and Liver Disease

By Ishana Gole on May 10, 2022

Overview A variety of metabolic conditions have the potential to affect the liver and subsequently cause liver diseases, such as liver cirrhosis or the onset of liver cancer. Moreover, diabetes and obesity are common metabolic disorders associated with liver disease, primarily non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, in turn, can further cause cirrhosis […]

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