World liver day is observed on the 19th of April to raise awareness about liver conditions and promote good liver health. Here are the details of the function of the liver, a few serious liver illnesses, common symptoms related to liver diseases, and the management and prevention of liver disorders.
Functions of liver
Production and excretion of bile
Excretion of substances like bilirubin, cholesterol, hormones, and drugs
Metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates
The progression of liver disease
- There are many potential causes of liver disease.
- Many people with liver disease do not look or feel sick while the damage is happening.
- Once symptoms appear, it is often too late to reverse the damage.
Common causes of liver disease
Virus
Poor diet and/or obesity
Excessive alcohol use
street drugs/toxic chemicals
Autoimmune diseases
Genetics
Stages of liver disease
Healthy liver
Hepatitis and/or Fatty Liver:
Fat deposits in and around the liver lead to inflammation (swelling)
Hepatic Fibrosis:
Swelling of the liver and hardening of liver cells
Cirrhosis:
Severe scarring of
liver cells; may lead to liver cancer
Liver failure and liver cancer
Types of liver disease
Hepatitis
Alcoholic
liver disease
Liver Cirrhosis
Liver Cancer
Symptoms
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
FEVER
Jaundice
Management and Prevention of Liver Disease
Quit Alcohol
Avoid the risk factors
Avoid over the counter medicines
Avoid contact with the infected
blood or any other body fluid
Maintain your weight appropriately
Vaccination
Regular health check up
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