In this article, we will discuss the symptoms of liver disease in detail and the tests used to detect liver diseases.
What is Liver Disease?
The liver is the vital organ in the human body responsible for filtering toxins from the blood. Too many toxins can increase the burden on the liver and damage the liver in the long run. When the chronic condition persists and progressively damages the liver over time leads to liver damage. Liver disease is any condition that malfunctions any functionality of the liver.
What Are the Symptoms of Liver Disease?
There are various symptoms of liver disease and some of these are discussed in detail:
Jaundice
Jaundice also called hyperbilirubinemia is the condition when the skin and sclera (white of the eye) turn yellow. Jaundice is the condition when the liver not not able to process bilirubin from the blood. This condition arises when a person has some issues with the liver or too many red blood cells are breaking down. The major cause of bilirubin in the blood is red blood cell breakdown. This bilirubin is continuously removed from blood by the liver. Any injury or abnormality will lead to an increase in bilirubin levels in the blood. Also, too much of the RBC’s breakdown can increase the bilirubin levels in the blood.
Swelling
Swelling or inflammation in the joints or abdomen, feet, legs and ankles due to fluid buildup in the body.
Urine and Stool colour change
Urine and stool colour change to clay-coloured and dark urine. The color changes with the buildup of bilirubin in the blood leading the the change from the normal color of urine and stool. Urine colour has been used as an indication of what is going on inside the body. Urine colour is one of the indications of the body's health.
Bruising
Brushing is the condition when blood comes easily from the injury. It is due to the swollen veins in the body and blood gets trapped under the skin. This leads to the formation of purplish marks on the skin. Bruising is also called contusion.
Liver Enlargement
Liver enlargement is also called hepatomegaly and is the condition in which the liver swells beyond its normal size. This condition may be the underlying cause of any abnormality in the body. The abnormality can be linked to liver disease, liver injury, blood disease, heart disease or some other conditions.
Red palms
Liver abnormalities can also cause red palms in the hands. This skin condition turns the hands into red and sometimes fingertips, nail bed and hands. This is also called palmar erythema, the palms may feel warm but won’t be painful. This condition be due to various conditions like liver disease, pregnancy, rheumatoid, hyperthyroidism, diabetes, arthritis etc.
Nail Changes
Nails appear washed out nailbed. Lindsay’s nails are those which are half white and half brown or red, both these nails can be signs of an underlying condition of liver disease.
Skin Bumps
Itchy and bumpy skin is a symptom of liver disease. The bumps can affect one part or the whole body and itching is accompanied by red rash or pimples. Skin may get rough bumps and cracks with itching getting worse during the night time.
Which Tests Are Used for the Detection of Liver Diseases?
There are various tests used for the detection and diagnosis of liver diseases. These tests include:
Blood Tests
- Alanine transaminase (ALT) (Book Now)
- Serum albumin test (Book Now)
- International normalized ratio (INR) (Book Now)
Imaging Tests
- Abdominal Ultrasound (Book Now)
- Abdominal CT Scan (Book Now)
- Abdominal MRI Scan (Book Now)
Conclusion
Liver is the viral organ in the human body, and any abnormality in the liver can lead to abnormal body functioning. There are different types of tests used for the diagnosis of liver diseases. Some of the tests include blood tests, ultrasound, MRI, CT etc. Patients can choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any type of liver test in Delhi. The Centre provides heavy discounts with quality tests in Delhi.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
What is the Liver?
The liver is the vital organ in the excretory system used to detoxify the blood and the toxins in the blood.
What are the Symptoms of Liver Disease?
The symptoms of Liver disease include jaundice, swelling, urine colour change, skin bumps etc.
What are the Different Types of Liver Disease Tests?
The different types of heart tests include blood tests, ultrasound, MRI, CT tests etc.
When to go for a Liver Disease Test?
A person can go for a liver disease test when a person feels the symptoms of liver disease like jaundice, swelling, urine colour change, skin bumps etc.
Where to go for a Liver Disease Test in Delhi?
Patients can visit Ganesh Diagnostic Centre for any type of liver disease test in Delhi.
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 Test Report Online?
Patients can visit Ganesh's diagnostic website or call at 011-47-444-444 / 011-47-333-333 to download liver disease test reports online.
