Liver disease impacts liver function and can lead to serious complications. Discover types, symptoms, and prevention strategies.

Explore the differences between alcohol-related liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Liver pain can stem from conditions like hepatitis and fatty liver disease. Learn about symptoms and when to seek help.

Treat fatty liver with weight loss, reduced alcohol, and vitamin E. Surgery may be needed for cysts. See a doctor for symptoms.

MASH, a severe form of fatty liver disease, causes symptoms like jaundice and dark urine due to liver inflammation and scarring.

MASH, formerly NASH, is a severe fatty liver disease. There’s no cure, but you can slow or reverse damage.
 

In severe cases of fatty liver disease, your face may become swollen and puffy when fluid collects in facial tissue.
 

With ALD and MASLD, some people may have signs such as tiredness or pain in the upper right side of the belly where your liver is.

The ALT test is a blood test that checks for liver damage; higher ALT levels indicate potential liver damage.

The alkaline phosphatase test measures enzyme levels to check for liver damage and bone disorders, aiding in diagnosis.

The ammonia test measures blood ammonia levels to assess liver and kidney function, helping diagnose related health issues.

The AST test measures enzyme levels in the blood to detect liver damage and monitor liver health and related conditions.

For fatty liver disease, a plant-based, Mediterranean-style diet rich in healthy fats and complex carbs can help support liver health.

Liver detoxes claim to remove toxins, but they may harm the liver. There's no evidence they treat liver damage effectively.

Milk thistle (silymarin) is used for liver and gallbladder issues, with unclear benefits for conditions like cirrhosis and jaundice.

Drinking 2-4 cups of coffee daily may reduce cirrhosis risk and slow liver conditions like fibrosis, hepatitis, and fatty liver.

Learn about fetor hepaticus, its symptoms, causes related to liver disease, and treatment options to improve liver function.

Hepatic encephalopathy is a brain disorder caused by liver disease, leading to confusion, mood changes, and impaired movement.

Hepatorenal syndrome is a severe complication of liver disease leading to kidney failure. Learn about its symptoms and treatment.

Cirrhosis is the buildup of scar tissue in the liver. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and how to manage the condition.