Liver Disease

Liver disease is broad category encompassing hepatitis (viral/toxic/autoimmune), fatty liver, fibrosis/cirrhosis, vascular disorders (Budd-Chiari/portal hypertension), cysts, and tumors. Treatment: diagnose cause via labs/imaging/biopsy; treat accordingly (antivirals/abstinence/immunosuppression/lifestyle); manage complications (varices/ascites/encephalopathy/SBP); screen for HCC; avoid hepatotoxins; nutritional support; liver transplant for end-stage; follow-up to monitor progression/response.

Common Symptoms

Jaundice; fatigue; RUQ pain; ascites; by various etiologies

Causes and Pathogenesis

Viral/toxic/metabolic/vascular/neoplastic causes liver injury and dysfunction.

Treatment

Diagnose/treat cause; manage complications; screen HCC; transplant if end-stage

Preventive Measures

Vaccination; limit alcohol; weight control; avoid hepatotoxins.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Gastroenterology/Hepatology/Infectious-disease/Transplant department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.