Liver Disease

If you suspect you have ascites, talk to a doctor immediately. In the meantime, here’s more information on the condition and everything to know about ascites.

When it comes to cirrhosis of the liver, many people think it’s a disease only adults can get, because it’s commonly associated with alcoholism. However, cirrhosis is a term to describe severe scarring of the liver, which can be caused by a number of factors, and children are not spared from it. Here are 12 things to know…

There is a wide range of liver diseases, however they’re not all caused by the same things, and you won’t always know your liver has a problem. Let’s filter out 12 myths about liver disease…

A fatty liver occurs when the body takes in more fat and calories than the liver can process. Here are the 15 most common symptoms associated with fatty liver disease.

We need our livers for survival, so although there is no specific “liver diet,” the following nutritional tips may help prevent further damage, and support patients living with liver disease.

Elevated liver enzymes are a marker of inflammation or damage to liver cells. We look into the 10 causes of elevated liver enzymes.

Jaundice in adults may be caused by a variety of either harmless or life-threatening disorders. We look into the 10 common causes of jaundice in adults.

Hemochromatosis might not be something you’ve heard of—even though a lot of people have this health condition—but it’s a widespread type of iron storage disease that causes your body to store excess iron at dangerously high levels. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed or just want to know more about this common disease, read on for 10 important facts on hemochromatosis.

The connection between Hepatitis C and the liver is unchangeable. Many Hepatitis C patients are asymptomatic and have a lifestyle that is relatively free of barriers, despite the infectious disease that they live with. However, they have to constantly be mindful of how it affects their liver. This means making lifestyle choices to protect this […]

California scientists have reportedly found a way to transform skin cells into liver cells. It’s a remarkable discovery that many experts believe could help save the lives of millions suffering from liver disease. Most people suffering from a serious liver ailment face a liver transplant — a serious procedure, to say the least. But that […]