Liver Diseases

Different types of liver diseases:

• Hepatitis A, B, and C are examples of viruses-caused diseases.
• Diseases induced by drugs, toxins, or excessive alcohol consumption. Fatty liver disease and cirrhosis are two examples.
• Cancer of the liver.
• Hemochromatosis and Wilson disease are examples of inherited disorders.

The following are some of the indications and symptoms of liver disease: 

• Yellowish skin and eyes (jaundice)
• Swelling and pain in the abdomen.
• Legs and ankles are swollen.
• The skin is itchy.
• Urine color is dark.
• The hue of the stool is light.
• Fatigue that lasts a long time.
• Vomiting or nausea.
• Appetite loss is common.
• A proclivity for bruising

Four Stages of Liver Disease

• Stage 1: Inflammation
• Stage 2: Fibrosis
• Stage 3: Cirrhosis
• Stage 4: Liver Failure