Liver Damage

What is Liver Damage?

Liver damage can include a number of things such as heredity, toxicity (due to chemicals or viruses) or from liver disease such as cirrhosis.

Signs & Symptoms

Liver damage often does not show any symptoms at all, however, the following symptoms may also appear:

• abdominal swelling
• bruising
• yellowing of the skin (jaundice)
• fatigue and weakness
• loss of appetite
• nausea and or vomiting
• irritated and or itchy skin
• fluid retention
• changes in urine color (to dark)
• pale stool

If you experience any of the above symptoms or you think you may have damage to your liver then contact your doctor immediately.

Diagnosis

If your doctor thinks that you may have liver damage then they will suggest that you go for a number of tests. These tests can range from non-invasive tests such as a CT scan, ultrasound or x-ray to more invasive tests such as blood tests or a liver biopsy. Blood tests are usually the first step in diagnosing liver damage as your doctor will be able to read the levels of enzymes (AST and ALT levels). Once your doctor has determined the cause of your symptoms or whether you have liver damage they will proceed with appropriate treatment.

Treatment & Prevention

Treatment for liver damage will depend on the reason for the liver damage. With many liver diseases, one of the most impactful things you can do is amend your diet and lifestyle. Nutrition is one of the most important factors in liver health along with exercise. You should abstain from smoking cigarettes and consuming alcohol as both are very harmful to the liver. If the liver damage has led to scarring of the liver, then this will be a lifelong problem and cannot be reversed. Amsety provides a number of tasty recipes especially for those suffering from liver problems.

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