Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver in people who do not consume significant amounts of alcohol. Normally, a small amount of fat is present in the liver, but when fat exceeds 10% of the liver’s weight, it is considered fatty liver disease.
Liver Tumors Liver tumors can be of two types: Primary tumors, which start in the liver itself Secondary tumors, which begin in another organ and then spread to the liver. Because the liver receives blood from many parts of the body, it is one of the most common places for cancer to spread. Therefore,
Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is a chronic liver disease in which the liver becomes hard and scarred (fibrotic) due to long-term injury. This scarring gradually affects liver function and can lead to serious complications. Causes of Cirrhosis: Cirrhosis can develop from a variety of liver diseases and conditions, including: Excessive alcohol consumption Chronic Hepatitis B or
Chronic Hepatitis C Treatment of Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is now a completely curable disease in the vast majority of patients, thanks to modern antiviral medicines. Current Standard Treatment: Today, Hepatitis C is treated with oral Direct-Acting Antiviral (DAA) medicines. These are: Injection-free Highly effective Very well tolerated Short-duration treatments Treatment Duration: Most patients require
Chronic Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can cause both acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) hepatitis. With the help of modern antiviral medications, the infection can be effectively controlled. However, if left untreated, it may progress to cirrhosis, liver cancer, or liver failure. Family members of affected
Ascites Ascites refers to the buildup of excess fluid inside the abdomen. Common Causes: Ascites can develop due to several conditions, including: Liver failure Tuberculosis Cancers involving the abdominal lining (peritoneal malignancy) Heart failure Nephrotic syndrome Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Diagnosis: Ascites is usually confirmed through an ultrasound. To determine the exact cause,
Alcoholic Liver Disease What is Alcoholic Liver Disease(ALD)? Alcoholic Liver Disease is liver damage caused by long-term alcohol use. The liver gradually becomes inflamed and scarred, leading to progressive liver dysfunction. ALD includes: Fatty liver – fat buildup in liver cells Alcoholic hepatitis – liver inflammation Cirrhosis – permanent scarring How Does It Happen? When
Liver transplantation A liver transplant is a life-saving treatment for patients with end-stage liver disease, liver failure, or specific liver cancers. The procedure replaces a diseased liver with a healthy donor liver, helping restore liver function, improve quality of life, and extend survival. Indications for Liver Transplantation: Liver transplantation is recommended for patients with: End-stage
