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The liver is the largest organ inside the body. It helps digest food, store energy and remove poisons.
Kinds of liver disease
| Cause | Examples |
|---|---|
| Viruses | hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C |
| Drugs, poisons or too much alcohol | steatotic liver disease and cirrhosis |
| Cancer | liver cancer |
| Inherited | hemochromatosis and Wilson disease |
Symptoms
Symptoms vary, but often include:
- swelling of the abdomen and legs;
- bruising easily;
- changes in the color of stool and urine;
- jaundice — yellowing of the skin and eyes.
Sometimes there are no symptoms at all.
Diagnosis
Imaging tests and liver function tests can check for liver damage and help diagnose liver disease.
Sources
Based on "Liver Diseases," MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine; a work of the United States government in the public domain.
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