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The liver is an organ to the right of your abdomen and underneath your rib cage. The liver is responsible for processing toxins and aids in the digestion of any sustenance your body requires.

Liver disease

There are multiple ways to induce liver disease, including infection, Immune system abnormality, genetics, cancers, alcohol abuse, fat accumulation in the liver, prescription drugs, and herbal compounds. Factors that increase the probability liver diseases are developed include but are not limited to obesity, type 2 diabetes, tattoos or body piercings, the injection of drugs using shared needles, exposure to other people's blood and body fluids, unprotected sex, and exposure to chemicals and toxins.

Some of these diseases include:

·       Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C

·       Primary biliary cholangitis and Primary sclerosing cholangitis

·       Liver cancer, Bile duct cancer, and Liver cell adenoma

·       Hemochromatosis, Hyperoxaluria, and Wilson's disease

Diagnosis

Revealing liver damage forms is critical to treating liver disease; during diagnosis, your doctor will ask about your history of drug and alcohol abuse and any genetic conditions that may contribute to a damaged liver and liver disease. Some recommended tests include blood tests, imaging tests, and a liver biopsy. A blood exam will let your doctor know whether or not your liver is functioning correctly by checking the toxins in your blood. Imaging tests allow your doctor to see the physical condition of the entirety of your liver; these tests may include but are not limited to ultrasounds, CT scans, and MRIs. Finally, your doctor may remove a sample of your liver by conducting a biopsy and checking the tissue cells for damage. A biopsy involves inserting a long needle through the skin and ribs to extract tissue from the liver. Depending on the kind of damage done to the liver or disease, the treatment for this diagnosis can vary. Treatment for most minor liver issues begins with simple modifications to your style of living; cutting back on alcohol consumption or weight loss is a standard part of the treatment process. More complicated problems may require more involved or intrusive processes, like ablation or embolization. Treatment depends on the diagnosis, which is on a case-by-case basis.