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Hace 2 días · Cirrhosis, also known as liver cirrhosis or hepatic cirrhosis, and end-stage liver disease, is the impaired liver function caused by the formation of scar tissue known as fibrosis due to damage caused by liver disease. [6] . Damage to the liver leads to repair of liver tissue and subsequent formation of scar tissue.
23 de mar. de 2024 · liver, the largest gland in the body, a spongy mass of wedge-shaped lobes that has many metabolic and secretory functions. The liver secretes bile , a digestive fluid; metabolizes proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; stores glycogen , vitamins, and other substances; synthesizes blood-clotting factors; removes wastes and toxic matter ...
9 de abr. de 2024 · Hepatitis B is an infectious disease caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV) that affects the liver; [1] [6] it is a type of viral hepatitis. [7] It can cause both acute and chronic infection. [1] Many people have no symptoms during an initial infection.
Hace 3 días · Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is the name adopted in 2023 for the condition previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition is diagnosed when there is excessive fat build-up in the liver (hepatic steatosis), and at least one metabolic risk factor.
9 de abr. de 2024 · Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. The virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness to a serious, lifelong illness including liver cirrhosis and cancer.
12 de abr. de 2024 · Overview. In This Section. Who Is at Risk? Factors With Adequate Evidence of Increased Risk of Hepatocellular Cancer (HCC) Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Cirrhosis. Heavy alcohol use. Aflatoxin B1. Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) Cigarette smoking.
8 de abr. de 2024 · Liver disease is one of the five most common causes of premature death in the UK and is the only major cause of death that has a year by year increasing incidence. However, more than 90% of liver disease is preventable. The three major causes of liver disease in adults are alcohol-related liver disease, obesity and metabolic syndrome ...
