Liver fibrosis is the buildup of scar tissue caused by liver disease or viral infections. Over time, healthy tissue in the liver is replaced with stiff scar tissue that can change the size and shape of your liver. If left untreated, severe liver fibrosis eventually leads to permanent liver damage or cirrhosis (late-stage liver disease).1 […]
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Liver fibrosis is a liver disease complication that’s diagnosed when the healthy tissue in your liver becomes replaced with stiff scar tissue. This may be caused by viral infections, excess alcohol consumption, or being overweight or obese. If left untreated, your liver will lose its ability to function, and you may develop severe liver scarring […]
Liver fibrosis is a complication of liver disease that causes the healthy tissue in your liver to be replaced by scar tissue. This scarring prevents your liver from functioning properly — if left untreated, it can lead to permanent liver damage (cirrhosis) and other health complications.1 Learning what causes liver fibrosis and what symptoms to […]
Cirrhosis refers to severe, permanent scarring of the liver that results from certain liver diseases.1 Healthy liver tissue becomes scar tissue, eventually preventing the liver from performing its necessary functions. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimates that 1 in 400 adults in the United States have cirrhosis.1 This number is likely higher, as many […]
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If you or a loved one was recently diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), you might be wondering how it’s treated. Unfortunately, there aren’t any medications approved for specifically treating NAFLD. Instead, your doctor will recommend a combination of lifestyle modifications you can make to help reduce the fat content in your liver. Managing […]
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Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the buildup of fat in the liver that is not related to alcohol consumption. Many people with NAFLD have diabetes or are overweight or obese. If left untreated, this disease can progress to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), which causes liver inflammation and scarring (fibrosis).1 Currently, there are no medications approved […]
Fatty liver disease is a condition caused by the buildup of extra fat in the liver. Also known as steatosis, fatty liver disease is relatively common and often doesn’t generate any symptoms. Most people don’t know they have it until it progresses and begins damaging the liver.1 In this article, we’ll discuss the two main […]
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The liver is an organ with many vital functions. It’s involved in digesting food, processing toxins and medications, and distributing nutrients to the body.1 Liver disease refers generally to the variety of diseases that can affect the liver.2 Most conditions discussed in this article cause chronic (long-term) liver disease. Some result in acute (short-term) or […]
