Question 1

is aloe vera good for your liver?

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I doubt it: There is no medical reason to belive such a claim. I would not advise relying on it for any benefit.

Question 2

what can cause severe liver damage?

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Many things: including alcohol use, overdose of acetaminophen (tylenol), certain genetic disorders, metabolic disorders, autoimmune liver disorders.

Question 3

what work best to treat liver damage?

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It depends: It depends on the cause of the liver damage.

Question 4

what are some early symptoms of liver damage?

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End-stage vs. Acute: In esld (end-stage liver disease), much of liver has been replaced by scarring & may not repair itself. Has higher risk of liver cancer. If compensated, asymptomatic; get symptoms if progressive disease +/- alcohol. In acute liver disease however, common complaints include: jaundice (yellow eyes, skin; dark urine, light stool), itching, liver enlargement & RUQ pain, ascites, fluid build-up, more.

Question 5

extensive spider naevi liver damage, what to do?

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Spider angiomas: Spider angiomas are often a sign of portal hypertension, due to liver disease. The spiders will not go away until the liver disease is under better control. I would see your liver specialist to discuss your liver disease and see if there are options to reduce the portal hypertension. In the meantime,do not drink alcohol. Good luck.

Question 6

please help! what is the last stages of liver damage ?

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Cirrhosis: stage IV or last stage, means there is cirrhosis. lots of scarring in the liver, irreversible.

Question 7

could you tell me what are early symptoms of liver damage?

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Cirrhosis: Weakness, decreased appetite, weight loss, nose bleeds. More serious are jaundice, confusion, impotence, swelling of abdomen & legs.

Question 8

can morphine cause liver damage?

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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 9

how can some teas cause liver damage?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

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