Gastroenterology | Ulcers | Colitis| Liver Care | Fatty Liver | Liver Transplantation |Liver disease

  Introduction Liver disease is a serious condition that can lead to death if not detected early. It occurs when the liver becomes damaged, scarred or diseased. The most common causes of liver disease are viral infections, alcohol use and autoimmune diseases like hepatitis C and hepatitis B. Liver function tests are used as part of your treatment for any type of liver disease so you can determine your level of risk for developing this condition in the future." Fatigue, Weakness and Jaundice Fatigue and weakness are common symptoms of liver disease . The most common type of liver disease, called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), causes the buildup of fat on your liver cells. This leads to inflammation and scarring in the organ's tissue, which can be painful and cause aching joints or muscles. Jaundice is another symptom that occurs when your body doesn't have enough bilirubin--a yellowish fluid produced by our red blood cells when they break down during digestion...

  Introduction Cannabinoids have a long history as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of chronic liver disease . Cannabinoids slow the progression of chronic liver disease , improve symptoms in the short term and may provide more long-term benefits than prescription medications that are approved for this purpose. Although there are many myths about cannabis use, our understanding of its potential benefits for people with chronic liver disease has increased greatly over the past decade. The use of cannabinoids for treating chronic liver disease has been studied in laboratories and in small trials. • Cannabinoids are a class of chemicals found in marijuana and other plants. • These molecules have been shown to have anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects in laboratory studies, but more research is needed before they can be used as an effective treatment for chronic liver disease. Cannabinoids slow the progression of chronic liver disease. A study published in the journal...