Liver Conditions
The liver is one of the body's most vital organs, performing over 500 essential functions. When liver disease occurs, it can affect your entire body. Understanding different liver conditions is the first step toward better health.
Common Liver Conditions
Hepatitis
Inflammation of the liver caused by viruses (A, B, C, D, E), alcohol, toxins, or autoimmune disease. Viral hepatitis affects millions worldwide.
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Fatty Liver Disease
The most common liver condition, affecting up to 38% of adults. Includes non-alcoholic (NAFLD) and alcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Cirrhosis
Advanced scarring of the liver from long-term damage. While the damage is permanent, early treatment can slow progression.
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Liver Cancer
Primary liver cancer often develops in cirrhotic livers. Early detection through screening improves treatment outcomes significantly.
Learn More →Alcoholic Liver Disease
Progressive liver damage from chronic alcohol consumption. Ranges from fatty liver to alcoholic hepatitis to cirrhosis.
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
The immune system attacks liver cells, causing inflammation. More common in women and treatable with immunosuppression.
Learn More →Genetic & Rare Liver Diseases
Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Autoimmune disease affecting small bile ducts in the liver. Early treatment can slow progression.
Learn More →Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
Progressive disease causing scarring of bile ducts. Often associated with inflammatory bowel disease.
Learn More →Wilson Disease
Genetic disorder causing copper buildup in the liver and brain. Treatable with copper-chelating medications.
Learn More →Hemochromatosis
Genetic condition causing iron overload. Regular blood removal (phlebotomy) prevents organ damage.
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Other Genetic Diseases
Including Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency, Glycogen Storage Diseases, and other rare inherited conditions.
Learn More →Acute Liver Failure
Rapid loss of liver function in days or weeks. A medical emergency requiring immediate treatment.
Learn More →When to See a Doctor
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience:
- Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice)
- Severe abdominal pain and swelling
- Dark urine or pale stool
- Chronic fatigue and weakness
- Easy bruising or bleeding
- Mental confusion or disorientation
- Vomiting blood or bloody/black stools
Preventing Liver Disease
Limit Alcohol
Follow recommended guidelines or abstain completely if you have liver disease.
Maintain Healthy Weight
Obesity significantly increases fatty liver disease risk.
Get Vaccinated
Vaccines available for Hepatitis A and B.
Practice Safe Behaviors
Avoid sharing needles and practice safe sex.