Liver Disorders

Studies show that Liver Disorders are on the rise all over the world. There are over a 100 diseases of the liver caused by a variety of factors such as toxins, viruses, genetics, alcohol etc.

Hepatomegaly or the condition of an enlarged liver is when the liver becomes bigger than normal. It is usually the sign of an underlying problem like congestive heart failure or cancer.

Jaundice is a condition caused due to the high level of bilirubin, a yellowish orange bile pigment. It causes the patient’s skin, whites of the eyes and mucous membrane to turn yellow.

Hepatitis is an illness that causes the inflammation of the liver. This condition is often the result of viral infections or liver damage due to alcohol consumption. There are several types of Hepatitis, commonly caused by viruses like A, B and C.

Certain types of Hepatitis pass without serious issues while some can be chronic and can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure or liver cancer.

Cirrhosis is when the scarred tissue in the liver gradually replaces healthy tissue and causes liver malfunction. In severe cases of Cirrhosis, the organ loses most of or all of its function. This is called liver failure or end-stage liver disease.

Statistics show that around 1 in every 20 people suffering from hepatitis-associated Cirrhosis develop liver cancer, every year.

Some signs and symptoms of Hepatitis include:

• Muscle & joint pains
• High temperature
• Fatigue
• Stomach ache
• Loss of appetite
• Dark coloured urine
• Pale grey stools
• Itchy skin
• Yellowing of eyes and skin