In this article, we will discuss common diseases of the liver, tests used to diagnose the diseases and some common questions related to It.
What is Liver disease?
The liver is the vital organ in our body used for digestion, detoxification, metabolism and vitamin storage. Any condition or abnormality that limits the functioning of the liver or any infection/ inflammation that destroys normal liver cells can be considered a liver disease.
Which are the common diseases of the liver?
There are various common diseases of the liver, that restrict its functioning. There are also many infections or inflammations which cause diseases in the liver.
Common liver diseases include:
Hepatitis
Hepatitis is the inflammation of the liver and this inflammation can be the body's response to any injury or overworking of the liver to detoxify the chemicals. Hepatitis due to virtual infection can be caused by viral variants of A, B or C. The first two viruses cause acute infections, that can be resolved on their own. But the last variant causes chronic conditions, which can cause serious liver conditions.
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
NAFLD is the condition of a fatty liver without the consumption of alcohol The fat builds up in the liver due to taking too much of a fatty diet. NAFLD can be asymptomatic for some time but if left untreated, it can damage the liver to a larger extent and lead to other diseases of the liver. NAFLD is higher in India as compared to the global average of 25%. In India, it is estimated 38.6% in adults and 35.4% in children.
Hemochromatosis
Hemochromatosis is the condition, when there is a condition of iron overload in the body. The body stores too much iron, and the disease is usually genetic. This condition also leads to the damage of other organs like the heart, liver and pancreas. As the disease is genetic, it can’t be treated but early diagnosis can slow down the damage to the organs or reverse some damage.
Alcoholic liver disease (ALD)
This condition is caused by the overconsumption of alcohol and represents the spectrum of diseases which include hepatic steatosis, alcoholic hepatitis (AH), acute AH, alcohol associated cirrhosis (AC). Persons having the habit of too much consumption of alcohol are prone to this condition. ALD can be asymptomatic at the early stage of the disease but it can have various symptoms and complications if left untreated. A person can feel sick, lose weight and appetite, jaundice, vomit, blood in stool etc.
Liver cancer
Liver cancer is a condition when the cells of the liver divide in an uncontrolled fashion leading to the formation of tumours and cancers. This condition can be a complication of other liver diseases like cirrhosis, hepatitis B, C etc. Liver cancer is rare but can’t be ignored, the most common type of liver cancer is hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is the result of chronic hepatitis, which remains untreated for a long time. This is the later stage of liver disease, which is caused by the replacement of healthy cells with scar cells. Too much of scar cells lead to the non-functioning of the liver parts and this situation can result in liver failure.
Which tests are used for the detection of Liver disease?
There are various types of tests used for the diagnosis of Liver disease. These tests include
- Liver Profile Package (Book Now)
- Liver Function Test (Book Now)
- MRI Liver (Book Now)
- Ultrasound (Book Now)
- CT Scan (Book Now)
- Prothrombin time (PT) INR (Book Now)
- Liver Biopsy (Book Now)
Conclusion
Liver disease is a condition, which hampers the working of the liver and affects the body by various conditions. There are various types of liver diseases like cirrhosis, hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver, liver cancer etc. There are also various tests used to diagnose the disease like ultrasound, MRI, CT, and liver biopsy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Liver disease?
Liver disease is a condition, which affects the functioning of the liver. Liver disease can have different types based on the cause and condition they arise.
What are the different types of liver diseases?
Different types of liver diseases include cirrhosis, hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, fatty liver, liver cancer etc.
Which tests are used for Liver disease diagnosis?
Different types of tests are used to diagnose liver disease including blood tests, MRI, CT, ultrasound, liver package tests etc.
Where to go for Liver disease tests in Delhi?
Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any liver disease test with heavy discounts and quality results.
What is the ICD-10 code for Liver disease?
The ICD-10 code for Liver disease is K76.9.
How to download the Liver Disease Report Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download Liver disease reports online.
