Liver

This abdominal organ has such an incredibly important job in the body, so let’s get informed on the telling signs and symptoms of liver damage.

The importance of liver health cannot be overstated. Weighing approximately three pounds, it is a fairly large organ whose primary function is to “filter the blood coming from the digestive tract, before passing it to the rest of the body,” says WebMD. Additionally, the liver removes toxins such as bilirubin and ammonia from the blood […]

The liver is one of the most important organs in the body because it acts as a filter by removing any toxins from the bloodstream. It also stores energy and produces compounds that the body uses to process food. As a result, it’s important we take very good care of our liver which includes being able to recognize the signs and symptoms of possible liver failure.

Although acute and chronic liver failure patients often experience similar symptoms, the causes of these two conditions — in addition to their treatments — can be unique. But, because the end result, death, can be the same, it’s crucial that everyone fully understand the causes of all types of liver failure.

The liver is the body’s largest intestinal organ and has one of the most important functions for the body. Unfortunately, due to the fact that it acts as a filter for the body’s blood, this means it’s more susceptible to cancer. We look into the common causes and symptoms liver cancer.