Liver

• Minimal change, or fatty liver: heavy drinkers often develop fatty change in the liver. This is not linked to deterioration in liver function, but abnormalities may be seen in some of the blood tests that give an indirect measure of liver disease (also called 'liver function tests' or 'LFTs'). Fatty liver is reversible with abstinence from alcohol, but it is the first stage in the progression to cirrhosis.
• Alcoholic hepatitis: the effects of this condition can be mild but may also be life threatening. The LFTs will almost always be abnormal, and the patient may develop jaundice. As with fatty liver, abstinence from alcohol can reverse the effects, but those who continue to drink heavily have a high risk of developing cirrhosis.
• Cirrhosis: this is the final, irreversible stage of ALD and is characterised by scarring of the liver and development of liver nodules. It severely affects liver function and reduces life expectancy. The LFT's are usually abnormal, there may be jaundice (yellow colouring of the eyes and skin) and sometimes bruising or bleeding caused by abnormalities of the blood clotting system. In an advanced stage of ALD (severe alcoholic hepatitis or cirrhosis) the remaining liver capacity is insufficient for it to carry out its normal functions, then the body's metabolism becomes badly affected and the stage of 'decompensated ALD' is reached. Complications of this are discussed below.

If it has the word "disease" in it, you can die from it. Just use that as a general rule.

The liver is a vital part of the body, basic bodily functions are not able to be fulfilled without it. The liver is used to filter out parts of the blood that are not wanted, such as alcohol. A person who is drunk is experiencing an overloaded liver that cannot remove the alcohol before it reaches the brain.


Liver cancer has over 90% mortality rate.
Here's a table of liver cancer mortality:
http://cancer.emedtv.com/liver-cancer/liver-cancer-survival-rates-p2.html


Fatty-liver is a condition where fat builds up in the liver, and makes it perform at a slower rate.
There are a lot of liver diseases.

Tattooing and body piercings because the dye or needles used can carry on HCV infected blood from one customer to another.

Needlestick injuries and hemodialysis.

Having multiple sex partners.

In mild cirrhosis the echo texture becomes course but does not effect prognosis I will post a detailed report and post it within 72hrs.

yes

The functions performed by the liver were discovered relatively late in the study of Human Physiology. Originally, the organ was thought to be relatively unnecessary (much like the appendix), and it's actual functions were often incorrectly attributed to other organs. When physiologists figured out all of the extremely important functions that this organ performed, they realized that it was one of the most important organs for sustaining human life -- that is, an organ that makes you live...or, a "liver".

If you look at someone from the side, the lungs take up the space from the chest all of the way to your back. Lungs are not flat, they are three-dimensional. Behind your lungs is the spine, back of rib cage, and back muscles.

Catalase is the protein that catalyzes the decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide to diatomic Hydrogen and Oxygen. Heat denatures or destroys proteins, so a boiled liver sample has denatured catalase proteins which can no longer perform their metabolic function.

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A working artificial liver hasn't been invented yet. They are currently working on "re-growing" a liver from stem cells. The reason that an artificial liver is so difficult, is because the liver is essentially a miniature chemical lab in the body. Unlike the heart (which just pumps blood) or the kidney (which filters blood), a liver is much more complex.

Urea (the main constituent of urine) is one waste product that is produced and released by the liver.

I have known a few people with this ailment. It can take 20 years in some people or less in others. It depends on the liver damage one has sustained (how much of an alco they are and for how long they have been boozin it up) Also depends on when the person finds it out as to what stage it is at. You cant really say as it also depends on what the person may do to extend their life once they know about the condition. Do they drop the boozen or keep living like there is no tomorrow... To many variables to answer as a fact.

GPs can ask for some test related with liver and gall bladder function (like SGOT,SGPT, GGPT etc., But specific tests are asked by Gastro-enterologists At some places one can find narrow specialists- hepatologists) too.

For example: searching for specific proteins or antigen/antibody would be asked by narrow specialists.

Together, the liver and the Pancreas regulate blood-sugar or blood-glucose concentration. They do so by the Pancreas releasing two protein based hormones known as Glucagon and Insulin into the Liver. The liver then either starts the build up (if insulin is released) of glucose into starch, hence decreasing blood sugar concentration or the liver starts the break down (if glucagon is released) of starch into glucose hence increasing blood sugar concentration. These are required in maintaining homeostasis.

A cyst in the liver and gallbladder is not necessarily dangerous. This varies with the type and size of the cyst. In some cases a cyst will require surgery, especially if it becomes painful.

no they don't

i have been able to buy turkey livers overseas, they are common there and they are very good eating - better than chicken livers, beef, pork. They sell every part of a turkey in this country except liver! Why?

got one that u might like 2 look in 2. the liver cell changes to help filter toxins in the body, and then dispose of them.

Their is no proven medicines so far for treating Fatty Livers.On an experiment basis UDECA & Vitamin E has been prescribed so as to keep the liver enzymes level normal.Gradual weight reduction and excercise has been advised.Eat Low fat, liver friendly foods like vegetables and fruits.Steps to be taken to change the life style and to increase the general immunity of the body

Shine sjs_79@yahoo.com Fatty liver in this case tends to be misleading. It is not caused by dietary fat intake, consequently low-fat diets will have little effect. Rather it refers to the fatty deposits that are found in the liver when consistently excessive carbohydrate loads are ingested. This is why it has been found to be an increasingly common syndrome among children in the 15-20 age group. One substance in particular has been associated with its increased prevalence, mainly the widespread use of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in many soft drinks and other products. This syndrome is usually reversible when a lower carbohydrate and HFCS- free diet is maintained.

All the nutrients that are digested in the alimentary canal and absorbed into the blood, then go to the liver for further processing. Only water can be absorbed without further processing by the liver.

Many tissues form blood vessel walls, including endothelium, pericytes, smooth muscle, and fibroblasts.

A small, pear-shaped muscular sac, located under the right lobe of the liver, in which bile secreted by the liver is stored until needed by the body for digestion. So there you are, sitting at lunch, enjoying some grilled-chicken pizza and a few orange wedges. When you're finished, you take a last drink of milk, wipe your mouth, and head to your next class. In a few minutes you're thinking about the capital of Oregon or your science fair project. You've completely forgotten about that pizza lunch you just ate. But it's still in your stomach --- sort of like a science experiment that happens all the time!

by shannon oates-jones united kingdom./birchwood high school