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What is Liver?

The liver holds about one pint (13%) of the body's blood supply at any given moment. The liver consists of 2 main lobes. Both are made up of 8 segments that consist of 1,000 lobules (small lobes). These lobules are connected to small ducts (tubes) that connect with larger ducts to form the common hepatic duct

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  • Cholestasis.
  • Liver enlargement.
  • Portal hypertension.
  • Esophageal varices.
  • Liver encephalopathy.
  • Liver failure.
  • Jaundice. A yellowing of the skin and eyes.
  • Ascites. A fluid buildup in the abdominal cavity.

Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis [7]. It is also the most common complication that leads to hospital admission [29]. Approximately 15% of the patients with ascites will die in one year and 44% will die in five years [6].

  • Alcohol misuse
  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatitis viruses
  • Infections
  • Cancer
  • Toxic damage
  • Harmful supplements
  • Hemochromatosis
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
  • Alcohol
  • Obesity
  • Diabetes
  • Hepatitis A
  • Cirrhosis
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Toxic hepatitis
  • Aflatoxins
  • Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
  • Maintaining a healthy weight.
  • Eating a healthy diet.
  • Exercising regularly.
  • Avoiding alcohol, which makes your liver work harder to do its job.
  • Only taking medications that you need and carefully following dosing recommendations.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?
  • antiviral drugs to treat hepatitis.
  • steroids to lower liver inflammation.
  • blood pressure medication.
  • antibiotics.
  • medications to target specific symptoms, such as itchy skin.
  • vitamins and supplements to boost liver health.
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How is it treated?

Treatment for acute myeloid leukemia is vital. It varies with the patient and stage of the disease. Treatment options include

A liver biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of liver tissue, so it can be examined under a microscope for signs of damage or disease. Your health care provider may recommend a liver biopsy if blood tests or imaging studies suggest you might have a liver problem

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