Sign and Symptoms of 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...