The liver is a dark reddish-brown organ located in the upper right abdomen, below the diaphragm and above the stomach. It is the major organ in the human body, and it works to provide essential functions such as detoxification, metabolism, and blood clotting. A variety of diseases can impair its performance. Millions of individuals worldwide are now affected by liver diseases. A wide range of liver diseases are chronic and can affect people at any age, but typically develop in elderly patients. Consulting an experienced liver specialist in Faridabad can help in early detection and timely management of these conditions.
What are Liver diseases?
Liver disease can be either primary or secondary. Primary liver disease is characterized by symptoms caused by organ deterioration, whereas secondary liver disease is characterized by aberrant, abnormal organ functioning. If these disorders are not treated promptly, they can prove to be fatal in the long run.
How do they occur?
Liver diseases are triggered by a variety of reasons, the most prominent of which are alcohol and other severe viral infections. Acute viral hepatitis is distinguished by fever and jaundice, whereas chronic viral hepatitis develops over time. Cirrhosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and malignant tumors are other major examples of other liver diseases. Other types of liver disease include cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, and drug-induced liver injury.
What are the main signs and symptoms of liver disease?
They present in a variety of ways, such as pain, swelling and discoloration of the skin, oral bleeding and bruising, bloodshot eyes, weight loss, fatigue, and jaundice. The signs of liver diseases may not be immediately apparent, and many people may spend years without being detected.
What are the major liver cancer symptoms?
Here are the main symptoms of liver cancer which can be detected easily-
- Itchy skin
- Yellowing of nails, skin, and eyes
- Tiredness
- Getting troubled with flu more often
- Feeling sick most of the time
- Upper abdominal pain (either in the back or right shoulder blade)
What are the signs and symptoms of liver cirrhosis?
The signs and symptoms of liver cirrhosis are the same as other diseases which include yellowing of the skin, itchy skin, dull throbbing pain, acute weakness, unexpected weight loss, nausea, and fatigue.
What are the main causes of Cirrhosis?
Cirrhosis is caused by the following reasons-
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Excess alcohol consumption
Well, in most cases, liver diseases (in the early stages) can be treated with lifestyle modifications and appropriate medications. In severe cases, you can book an appointment with Dr. Kapil Sharma, recognized as the best liver and pancreas specialist in Faridabad. With years of expertise and precision in gastroenterology, he ensures advanced care and effective treatment for all kinds of liver conditions.
Dr. Kapil Sharma
MBBS, MD, DM Gastroenterology
Director and Head Gastroenterology Batra Hospital and Medical research centre, New Delhi.
He had more than 15 years of experience in field of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.
As a committed doctor, he had undergone advance endoscopic training in endoscopic ultrasound and third space endoscopy. Now he is amongst few Gastroenterologist across the country who do interventional endoscopic ultrasound and per oral endoscopic myotomy.