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--to break down food properly. Bilirubin builds up in your bloodstream until it reaches a point where it starts turning your skin tone yellow or greenish-yellow, causing jaundice (also known as icterus). Jaundice typically occurs within one to two weeks after starting treatment for NAFLD but may take several months before full recovery from jaundice occurs since there are no known cures for this condition aside from surgery if needed after treatment has run its course

Loss of Appetite

Loss of appetite is a common symptom of liver disease. So many people who have been diagnosed with a serious illness lose their appetites that it's easy to assume that this is normal, or even desirable. But in fact, loss of appetite can be caused by many factors--including depression and cancer--and should not be confused with hunger or malnutrition.

The symptoms vary depending on what part of the liver is affected:

• Liver damage occurs when enzymes involved in breaking down food are damaged or destroyed by toxins from an infection (such as hepatitis). This leads to an inability to break down proteins and fats into amino acids and fatty acids needed for energy production; this leads directly to fatigue and weight loss!

Dark, persistent or yellow colored urine

Dark, persistent or yellow colored urine is a sign that the liver is not working properly. This is called jaundice and it's a symptom of liver disease.

Pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen that radiates to the back

Pain in the upper right quadrant of the abdomen that radiates to the back is a common symptom of liver disease. This type of pain can be caused by inflammation of your liver, or it can be caused by an enlarged or inflamed gallbladder. Pain may also be brought on by inflammation of other organs such as the pancreas or stomach (pancreatitis).

If you experience this type of pain, contact your doctor immediately so they can determine what's causing it and treat accordingly!

Conclusion

The signs and symptoms of liver disease that we described in this article can be very serious and even fatal. It is important for you to seek medical attention immediately if you suspect that you have any of these symptoms. You should also seek medical attention if your loved one has any of these symptoms or signs due to liver disease because they may need treatment soon enough before it gets worse from a serious illness like cirrhosis or hepatitis B infection (HBV). If your loved one does not receive proper treatment for their condition within 48 hours after diagnosis, then it could lead to death within 24-48 hours after diagnosis.