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Think of your liver as the organ that makes bad things turn good. Have you ever seen the Cartoons where the XXX is written on the side of bottles of alcohol, suggesting it is poison?
Well it is, your liver helps turn poisons into substances that will not harm your body.
Anything can technically harm your liver, but main things consist of
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Chemicals (can be found in foods)
What else can I help you with?
What causes liver damage in SBS?
The main two causes of liver damage are alcoholism and hepatitis.
What causes the gamma gt of the liver to increase?
liver cell damage
What is the drug that causes liver kidney and lung damage?
any drug
Does eating too much magnesium cause liver damage?
It causes death
What infectious dog diseases causes severe damage to the cells of the liver?
flu
Does ibuprofen ruin your liver at the same rate as Tylenol?
Acetaminophen is the activate chemical in Tylenol that causes damage to your liver which is not in ibuprofen
Does smoking wet cause liver damage?
yes,it causes sivear liver damige who would not know that it is just like smoking a cigar
What does it mean to have high liver enzymes?
High levels of liver enzymes can indicate damage or inflammation of the liver. Causes include hepititis, obesity, fatty liver disease or even a problem caused by certain medications.
Is St Johns Wort dangerous for cows?
Yes, it is extremely dangerous. It causes photosensitivity and possible liver damage
What causes a high liver count and is it reversable?
High liver count is caused by damage to, and death of, liver cells. Enzymes leak out into the blood, and these can be counted and thus provide the liver count.Cause are many, but alcoholism and drug abuse are major contributors. Hepatitis, inflammation of the liver is another.Also, mononucleosis will cause increased liver count.These are a few of a great many causes to high liver count.Also, some medications will cause a higher than normal liver count.A high liver count is usually reversible. This is due to the livers high ability for regeneration even after massive damage.
What are the main causes of liver damage?
The main two causes of liver damage are alcoholism and hepatitis.If you have alcoholic liver damage you may have some vague symptoms such as:feeling some pain in the liver (under the lower right hand side of your ribs)having a general feeling of poor health and fatigueloss of appetitea sick, nauseous feeling, especially in the mornings and often accompanied by diarrhea.Either of the two main causes can result in the above and these other specific symptoms. If you have any of the preceding or following symptoms, you should talk to your doctor at once.yellow eyes or, in more severe cases, yellow skin (jaundice)vomiting blooddark black, tarry, stoolssignificant weight lossperiods of confusion or poor memory
What is Intrinsic liver disease?
Intrinsic liver disease refers to liver damage that occurs within the liver itself (the liver cells or liver tissue are directly affected), rather than being caused by a problem outside the liver. Common causes of intrinsic liver disease include: Viral hepatitis (such as hepatitis B or C) – infections that inflame and damage liver cells Alcohol-related liver disease – damage from long-term heavy alcohol use Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD/NASH) – fat buildup and inflammation in the liver Autoimmune hepatitis – when the immune system attacks liver cells Drug- or toxin-induced liver injury – damage from certain medications, supplements, or chemicals Genetic liver disorders – such as hemochromatosis or Wilson disease Symptoms can include: Fatigue Loss of appetite Nausea Abdominal discomfort (especially on the right side) Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) Dark urine or pale stools Swelling in the abdomen or legs in advanced cases Doctors usually diagnose intrinsic liver disease using blood tests (liver function tests), imaging (ultrasound/CT/MRI), and sometimes a liver biopsy. The term "intrinsic" is often used to distinguish liver problems from pre-hepatic causes (before the liver, such as blood disorders) and post-hepatic causes (after the liver, such as bile duct blockage).
