Question 1

what cause liver damage?

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Many things: Many things. Alcohol, infections ( hepatitis) medications, toxins. It's a lengthy list.

Question 2

is liver damage reversible?

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Depends but yes: What is the cause of the liver damage (virus, immune system, toxins, drugs)? Is the damage ongoing (alcohol, etc.)?  In most cases, the liver has an amazing capacity to repair itself and reverse scar tissue that has formed. A person can donate half their liver to another person and they will both usually be ok. Treat your liver well and it will treat you well.

Question 3

how to tell if i have liver damage?

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Look in mirror: If you are jaundiced, yellow pallor to skin or whites of eyes. Redness to palms, itching with no direct cause, loss of taste then i would check with your doctor. Check side effects of any and all medications that you take even supplements.

Question 4

what could be causing my liver damage?

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Several reasons: There are many reasons that can cause your  liver disease. Such as, overuse of alcohol, virus, fat in the liver ( with obesity, diabetes, unhealthy diet etc), overactive immune system, medications, drugs, and many others.

Question 5

how to know if i have any signs of liver damage!?

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Labs / Biopsy: Biopsy is the gold standard to evaluate liver damage.  This test is not done on everyone.  Liver function tests can let a doctor know if there is ongoing inflammation of the liver.  There are different tests like Fibrospect that is a less invasive than a liver biopsy that can help.  All of this has to be put in context with your medical conditions/ history, etc..  and discussed with your doctor.

Question 6

what symptoms would i have if i have liver damage?

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See below: Tiredness, nausea ,vomiting,itchy skin, pale or bloody stool,abdominal pain and swelling,leg  and ankle swelling,yellow eyes. If you notice any of these get it evaluated by your doctor.

Question 7

can morphine cause liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, w/chronic use: With long-term use, morphine can cause liver toxicity.  Liver enzymes may become elevated and there may be some anatomical damage too.  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15886461.

Question 8

how can some teas cause liver damage?

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Toxic: Tea comes from the tea plant (camellia sinensis). Herbal teas come from other plants.  Some may contain toxins that can affect the liver cells themselves, the blood vessels in the liver, and/or bile excretion or the bile ducts. Some contain pyrrolizidine compounds which are toxic. Natural does not necessarily mean safe-even if iherb has been used for thousands of years.

Question 9

what can cause kidney and liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Broad question: Damage to liver by alcohol, hepatitis infections/drugs can affect kidney function. Certain disease like lupus, sarcoidosis, cystic disease , Wilson disease, can affect both organs.The list is long.. Need a specialist to evaluate the cause

Question 10

does epidiolex cause major liver damage?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it could if this side effect is not detected early and that's why liver function test should be checked before starting this drug and monitored during treatment. The liver injury is reversible if medication is stopped on time. Good luck.

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