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

can liver damage cause pain?

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NOT ALWAYS BUT: Not always but depends on the cause, if it is due to cancer, it will cause pain, cirhosis liver can cause pain as well in the abdomen.But earlier stages of liver damage due to alcohol or drugs or infections may not cause any pain.

Question 4

what can help the liver damage?

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Multiple causes: There are many causes of liver damage. Excess alcohol use is a major cause. Hepatitis and abnormal iron storage can also be the reason. Fat storage in the liver may be a problem if it becomes extensive. Autoimmune diseaes is also a possibility. If you have abnormal liver tests or suspect a problem, you should discuss the situation with your doctor now.

Question 5

how can you reverse liver damage?

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Liver regenerates: The liver is one of the only organs that will regenerate once the damaging activity is stopped: as long as there are enough undamaged cells. Milk thistle is purported to help repair liver damage but scientific studies are lacking.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

how do i know if i have liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Tests: Elevated liver enzymes may suggest ongoing injury but the amount of scarring is assessed by a liver biopsy. There are some non-invasive tests of fibrosis i.e., scarring. Blood tests such as fibrospect or fibroscan ( not available in usa).

Question 9

what work best to treat liver damage?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

what could be causing my liver damage?

Accepted Answer

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.

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