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THE VITAL ORGAN LIVER

The Liver: Your Body's Vital Processor

The liver is one of the most important organs in your body, performing hundreds of essential functions to keep you healthy.

Your liver filters your blood, detoxifies harmful substances, produces essential proteins, stores vitamins and minerals, and helps digest food. When liver function is compromised, it can affect your entire body.,

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Yadav specializes in diagnosing and treating all types of liver diseases, from common conditions like fatty liver disease to more complex issues requiring transplantation.

Liver highlight over human anatomy
Close-up illustration of liver tissue

Common Liver Diseases

ChronicCritical

Cirrhosis

Advanced scarring of the liver caused by long-term liver damage. The scarred tissue prevents the liver from functioning properly.

Common Symptoms (9)

  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Easy bruising and bleeding
  • Jaundice (yellowing of skin and eyes)

+6 more symptoms

This condition requires immediate medical attention and ongoing care.

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ViralHigh

Hepatitis C

A viral infection that causes liver inflammation. Chronic hepatitis C can lead to serious liver damage over time.

Common Symptoms (8)

  • Often asymptomatic in early stages
  • Fatigue
  • Fever

+5 more symptoms

This condition requires immediate medical attention and ongoing care.

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MetabolicModerate

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

A condition where excess fat builds up in the liver of people who drink little to no alcohol. Can progress to inflammation and scarring.

Common Symptoms (4)

  • Usually no symptoms in early stages
  • Fatigue
  • Pain in upper right abdomen

+1 more symptoms

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ViralHigh

Hepatitis B

A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Can be acute or chronic and lead to liver failure or cancer.

Common Symptoms (8)

  • Abdominal pain
  • Dark urine
  • Fever

+5 more symptoms

This condition requires immediate medical attention and ongoing care.

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CancerCritical

Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Liver Cancer)

The most common type of primary liver cancer, usually developing in people with chronic liver diseases like cirrhosis.

Common Symptoms (8)

  • Weight loss
  • Loss of appetite
  • Upper abdominal pain

+5 more symptoms

This condition requires immediate medical attention and ongoing care.

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AutoimmuneModerate

Autoimmune Hepatitis

A chronic disease where the body's immune system attacks liver cells, causing inflammation and liver damage.

Common Symptoms (8)

  • Fatigue
  • Abdominal discomfort
  • Joint pain

+5 more symptoms

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AutoimmuneModerate

Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)

A chronic disease that damages bile ducts in the liver, causing bile to build up and eventually damage liver tissue.

Common Symptoms (8)

  • Fatigue (most common)
  • Itchy skin
  • Dry eyes and mouth

+5 more symptoms

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InheritedHigh

Wilson's Disease

A rare inherited disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the liver, brain, and other vital organs.

Common Symptoms (8)

  • Fatigue and weakness
  • Jaundice
  • Abdominal swelling

+5 more symptoms

This condition requires immediate medical attention and ongoing care.

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Recognizing Liver Disease: Symptoms &
Warning Signs

Common Symptoms

Signs that may indicate liver dysfunction

  • Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
  • Abdominal pain and swelling
  • Swelling in the legs and ankles
  • Itchy skin
  • Dark urine color
  • Pale stool color
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Loss of appetite
  • Tendency to bruise easily

If you experience any of these symptoms, especially in combination, consult a healthcare professional promptly.

When to see a Doctor

Situations requiring immediate medical attention

  • Severe abdominal pain that makes it difficult to sit still
  • Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
  • High fever with shivering
  • Extreme fatigue that prevents daily activities
  • Confusion, disorientation, or drowsiness
  • Black, tarry stools or bloody vomit
  • Rapid weight loss without trying

Diagnostic Procedures

Blood Tests

Liver function assessment

Comprehensive blood panels to evaluate liver enzyme levels, protein production, and other markers of liver health. These tests can detect inflammation, damage, and functional impairment.

  • • Liver enzyme tests (ALT, AST)
  • • Bilirubin levels
  • • Albumin and total protein
  • • Viral hepatitis screening
  • • Autoimmune markers

Imaging Studies

Visualizing liver structure

Non-invasive imaging techniques to visualize the liver’s structure, detect abnormalities, and assess the extent of damage or disease progression.

  • • Ultrasound
  • • CT scan
  • • MRI
  • • Fibroscan (transient elastography)
  • • MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography)

Liver Biopsy

Definitive tissue analysis

A procedure to obtain a small sample of liver tissue for microscopic examination. This provides definitive information about the type and extent of liver disease.

  • • Percutaneous biopsy
  • • Transjugular biopsy
  • • Laparoscopic biopsy
  • • Histological examination
  • • Staging and grading of disease

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about liver diseases

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Dr. Sanjay Kumar Yadav

Leading liver transplant specialist with over 15 years of experience in treating complex liver conditions.

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