Liver related problems
The liver is located under the rib cage, in the upper right corner of the abdomen The liver is an essential organ, especially for the digestion of food and the neutralization-excretion of harmful, toxic substances.
Liver disease can be genetic, congenital, or caused by factors that damage the liver, such as viruses and alcohol. Obesity is also associated with liver damage Over time, the damage leads to cirrhosis—scarring of the liver, which is complicated by liver failure—a life-threatening condition.
Liver disease can have many causes
Infection Parasites and viruses infect the liver, causing an inflammatory response and decreased liver function. Liver-damaging viruses are spread through blood or semen, contaminated food or water, or contact with an infected person. The most frequent viruses of hepatitis are:
- A hepatitis
- B hepatitis
- C hepatitis
pathologies of the immune system diseases in which the immune system attacks any part of the body or organism. e.g :
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Primary Musclerosing Cholangitis
Genetics Pathological gene that the patient received from one or both parents, maybe These are:
- Hemochromatosis
- Hyperoxalia and oxalosis
- Wilson's disease
- Cancer and other masses
- Examples are:
- Liver cancer
- Bile duct
Signs and symptoms of liver disease include:
- Yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes
- Abdominal pain and cramping
- Cramping of the feet and ankles
- Itchy skin
- Dark colored urine
- Colorless or bloody, dark brown stools Seek immediate medical attention if you have abdominal pain that is so severe that you cannot find a comfortable position
