Question 1

what is homogenous liver?

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No bumps / lumps: Or other odd-looking lesions. If this is the result of your imaging study, it's probably good news. On imaging, liver should have no obvious texture, any more than you can see from a distance when it's calf liver on a plate for dinner.

Question 2

what causes an liver nflammtion?

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Many things ...: There are many causes of liver inflammation - hepatitis viruses, fatty liver, alcohol, genetic diseases, autoimmune diseases - to name some of them.  If your liver enzymes are elevated, the cause should be determined.  Longstanding liver injury can sometimes lead to cirrhosis.

Question 3

what are functions of the liver biology?

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Liver function : The liver detoxifies and metabolizes everything you consume by mouth and everything that goes there in your blood.

Question 4

should i feel pain in my liver if my liver panels were high?

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May be: If your liver panels are high, which likely means your liver enzymes are high, you may have abdominal discomfort, because this could mean inflammation of the liver. You need to see a doctor for further evaluation of abnormal liver panels.

Question 5

what are functions of the liver? and what hinder(s) its functions?

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Check with your doc: The liver is like the kitchen. Many functions. And many things may cause trouble such as high dose tylenol, (acetaminophen) alcohol and many other drugs.

Question 6

what is liver coma?

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A very bad event: When a patient has liver failure for any reason (cirrhosis?), the normal detoxification mechanisms are defective and a patient develops a metabolic encephalopathy.  If severe, coma ensues, and this can be definitely life threatening.  Brain function is secondarily disrupted, perhaps profoundly.  Intensive care treatment is mandatory.

Question 7

cyst on liver common?

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Liver Cyst: Most of these are not to worry about.  Ask you doctor if he agrees and then relax!

Question 8

what's liver cirhosis?

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Scar tissue: Forming in the liver.  Usually, as a result of chronic injury.

Question 9

high alt in the liver.

Accepted Answer

Liver is in trouble: The alt enzyme is one of the main liver enzymes used to monitor liver health. A high level  is most likely represents a very stressed liver that may be in trouble. The source of the damage that is occurring in this liver needs to be identified soon so that resolving the problem can be undertaken.

Question 10

what is a fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

Self explanantory: "fatty" liver means that there are fat deposits in your liver, usually occurs as we age; and usually benign.

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