Liver Disorders Learning Center

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The term "liver disease" applies to many diseases and disorders that cause the liver to function improperly or cease functioning. Abnormal results of liver function tests often suggest liver disease. See also: Amebic li...

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Hepatitis
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver.
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver and poor liver function as a result of chronic liver disease.
Ascites
Ascites is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. Rapidly developing (acute) ascites can occur as a complication of trauma, perforated ulcer, appendicitis , or inflammation of the colon...
Jaundice
Jaundice is a yellow color in the skin, the mucous membranes, or the eyes. The yellow pigment is from bilirubin, a byproduct of old red blood cells.
Pyogenic Liver Abscess
Pyogenic liver abscess is a pus-filled area within the liver.
Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver and poor liver function as a result of chronic liver disease.
Alcoholic Liver Disease
Alcoholic liver disease is damage to the liver and its function due to alcohol abuse. See also: Cirrhosis

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