Liver disease impacts liver function and can lead to serious complications. Discover types, symptoms, and prevention strategies.

Explore the differences between alcohol-related liver disease and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, including causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Liver pain can stem from conditions like hepatitis and fatty liver disease. Learn about symptoms and when to seek help.

Treat fatty liver with weight loss, reduced alcohol, and vitamin E. Surgery may be needed for cysts. See a doctor for symptoms.

Toxic liver disease is damage to your liver. It’s also called hepatotoxicity or toxic hepatitis.

MASH, a severe form of fatty liver disease, causes symptoms like jaundice and dark urine due to liver inflammation and scarring.

MASH, formerly NASH, is a severe fatty liver disease. There’s no cure, but you can slow or reverse damage.
 

In severe cases of fatty liver disease, your face may become swollen and puffy when fluid collects in facial tissue.
 

With ALD and MASLD, some people may have signs such as tiredness or pain in the upper right side of the belly where your liver is.

Obesity is linked to a lot of issues that can impact your health and quality of life. One of these is fatty liver disease.

Health disparities affect fatty liver diagnosis and treatment. Socioeconomic status impacts access to care and outcomes.

MASLD (formerly NAFLD) is fat buildup in the liver without damage, and it can be reversed with weight loss and lifestyle changes.

Rezdiffra (resmetiron) was approved in 2024 and is the first medicine approved to treat MASH.

Stigma around fatty liver disease often ties it to obesity or alcohol use.
 

Fatty liver disease, including MASLD, can lead to heart problems and is a major cause of death due to heart disease.

MASLD and high blood pressure are bidirectionally linked—each condition increases the risk of the other.

MASLD (formerly NAFLD) can progress to MASH, causing liver scarring and failure, potentially requiring a transplant.

Clinical trials for MASH test new treatments for liver inflammation and fibrosis and assess their safety and effectiveness.

Fatty liver disease affects women more after menopause, increasing their risk of heart disease, which is higher than men's by age 60.

PCOS can increase insulin levels, causing fat to accumulate in the liver, leading to steatotic liver disease (SLD), formerly NAFLD.

MASLD during pregnancy can lead to complications like blood pressure, preeclampsia, or preterm birth, affecting both parent and baby.

Menopause can increase the risk of MASLD due to reduced estrogen, which may lead to liver fat buildup and other health issues.

The ALT test is a blood test that checks for liver damage; higher ALT levels indicate potential liver damage.

The alkaline phosphatase test measures enzyme levels to check for liver damage and bone disorders, aiding in diagnosis.

The ammonia test measures blood ammonia levels to assess liver and kidney function, helping diagnose related health issues.

The AST test measures enzyme levels in the blood to detect liver damage and monitor liver health and related conditions.

The bilirubin test measures bilirubin levels in the blood to diagnose conditions like jaundice, anemia, and liver disease.

Transaminitis occurs when liver enzymes are elevated, indicating potential liver damage from various conditions or substances.

A liver biopsy collects tissue samples to diagnose liver diseases, assess damage, and monitor treatment effectiveness.

A FibroScan is a noninvasive ultrasound test that measures liver stiffness and fat to assess liver damage and disease progression.

The GGT test measures gamma-glutamyl transferase levels in the blood to assess liver function and diagnose related conditions.

The LDH test measures lactate dehydrogenase levels in the blood to assess tissue damage and monitor various health conditions.

A liver function test measures enzymes and proteins in the blood to assess liver health and diagnose potential liver diseases.

A liver ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of the liver, helping diagnose liver disease and assess its condition.

For fatty liver disease, a plant-based, Mediterranean-style diet rich in healthy fats and complex carbs can help support liver health.

Liver detoxes claim to remove toxins, but they may harm the liver. There's no evidence they treat liver damage effectively.

Milk thistle (silymarin) is used for liver and gallbladder issues, with unclear benefits for conditions like cirrhosis and jaundice.

Drinking 2-4 cups of coffee daily may reduce cirrhosis risk and slow liver conditions like fibrosis, hepatitis, and fatty liver.

Vitamin E, an antioxidant, helps protect the liver from oxidative stress and damage caused by free radicals, improving liver health.

The TIPS procedure creates a shunt in the liver to improve blood flow and relieve pressure, preventing complications from liver damage.

Liver failure causes inflammation and scarring (cirrhosis), which disrupts liver function and may require a transplant.

The MELD score (6-40) ranks the severity of liver disease, helping determine the urgency for a liver transplant.

Learn about fetor hepaticus, its symptoms, causes related to liver disease, and treatment options to improve liver function.

Hepatic encephalopathy is a brain disorder caused by liver disease, leading to confusion, mood changes, and impaired movement.

Hepatorenal syndrome is a severe complication of liver disease leading to kidney failure. Learn about its symptoms and treatment.

Cirrhosis is the buildup of scar tissue in the liver. Learn about its symptoms, causes, and how to manage the condition.

Fatty liver disease can progress to cirrhosis over time, with risk factors including obesity, diabetes, and alcohol use.

Cirrhosis is diagnosed through physical exams, blood tests, imaging, and liver biopsies to assess liver damage and function.

Liver failure happens when the liver shuts down, often due to chronic damage, leading to serious symptoms and health risks.

MASLD is condition when excess fat builds up in the liver and is linked to liver cancer, especially in those with obesity and diabetes.