Question 1

can liver disease cause neurological disorders?

Accepted Answer

Of course: Hepatic encephalopathy due to serum ammonia elevation.

Question 2

can medications cause fatty liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver: Yes, drugs such as amiodarone, methotrexate, tamoxifen, valproic acid, glucocorticoids may cause fatty liver.

Question 3

does liver disease cause parotid swelling?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Generally no, but there are many things which can cause swelling of the parotid glands (spit glands in the cheeks).  You should have it checked out by your md, but in general, painful swelling of the parotid glands can be initially treated with hot compresses, good hydration (lots of water) and sour foods/liquids taken 5-10x/day (vinegar, lemon juice, sour candies, etc).

Question 4

why does protein deficiency cause liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids synthesi: Protein is necessary for the body to synthesize 13 Amino Acids and to break down polypeptide molecules into the nine essential Amino Acids that the body cannot manufacture on its own. Collectively, these acids constantly work to replenish tissue in the body, so they play an important role in the maintenance of healthy bones, muscles, and organs. The body also uses protein to produce hemoglobin.

Question 5

is there any degenerative brain diseases caused by liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Hepatic encephalopat: Hepatic encephalopathy is probably not truly a degenerative brain disease, but it certainly causes confusion.  It is caused by a build-up of ammonia from liver failure (eg cirrhosis).  Some ailments such as alcoholism and wilson's disease that can cause liver failure are associated with degenerative brain diseases, the cerebral degeneration in those ailments is not directly from liver disease.

Question 6

what kind of liver disease can cause high albumin/globulin ratio?

Accepted Answer

: None. Liver disease does not raise albumin levels. It may raise globulin levels.

Question 7

what are the causes of liver disease and are they affected by alcohol consumption?

Accepted Answer

Many: Some liver diseases are inherited, but most are caused by hepatitis virus, alcohol damage, or fatty liver disease that can progress to non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis. Alcohol consumption in the face of known liver disease would be a bad idea.

Question 8

do people with liver disease get bruised easily? if so, what disease would cause that?

Accepted Answer

If advanced disease: If liver disease has progressed significantly to cause a decline in production of clotting factors, or if there is low platelet production with cirrhosis, easy bruising may develop.

Question 9

which type of genetic liver disease can cause the same symptoms as shaken baby syndrom?

Accepted Answer

None: I have never heard of a liver disease, which gives the same symptoms as "shaken baby" syndrome.

Question 10

can asymptomatic liver disease caused by drug overdose present as mental illness due to toxic buildup?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Our liver is extremely important to keep our bodies in balance. By filtering and "getting rid" of substances that can harm our bodies, a healthy liver contributes to our overall health. Many patients with renal and liver problems, that are not properly treated or diagnosed, usually experience mental changes (in reasoning, memory, judgment,etc), that if left untreated can become permanent.

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