Question 1

are all liver diseases painful?

Accepted Answer

No: If liver swelling is sudden it is painful if it happened over a prolonged time it is not.

Question 2

what are some common liver diseases?

Accepted Answer

Many: Its a long list
we can break it down into certain categories
1: toxic (alcohol)
2: infectious ( hepatitis )
3: immune mediated  ( primary biliary cirrhosis)
4: cancers 

there's many more.

Question 3

what are the ways to get tested for liver diseases?

Accepted Answer

Several types : There a many ways.A blood test for liver functions can give evidence of a normal healthy level of things made by the liver(or not).Some blood tests reveal markers of liver injury or evidence of specific infections or defects. A ct scan  can look for evidence of abcesses or change of texture &size. A biopsy requires passage of a lg needle into the liver to get a piece for special tests.

Question 4

are there any liver diseases that are hard to diagnose?

Accepted Answer

Tests: Most liver disease can be suspected or diagnosed with the use of blood tests and imaging using ct scan and/or ultrasound. The exact diagnosis may require liver biopsies. In my experience liver disease is almost always diagnosed with the use of these modalities and with the skill of hepatologists.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: liver diseases?

Accepted Answer

Liver diseases: Liver disease = hepatic disorder =  condition associated with decreased  liver function/ damage .

Question 6

where can i find information about all the different liver diseases and complications?

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Use your computer...: Our healthtap answers are limited to 400 characters, so we can't provide you the breadth or depth of knowledge you seek.  Excellent sources of liver information include: textbooks, websites (like nih or aasld), or addressing your specific concerns to your physician.  Doctors love to teach!

Question 7

what kind of liver diseases are caused by alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis, hepatitis: Chronic, excessive alcohol use can cause acute alcoholic hepatitis, alcoholic fatty liver disease and ultimately lead to cirrhosis of the liver.  Liver cancer can occur as well once cirrhosis has developed.

Question 8

what sort of liver diseases can cause fluctuating alt levels from mild elevation to normal over 3 weeks? (alt 42, 57, 28)

Accepted Answer

Liver Toxins: This is usually seen in infection (hepatitis or hiv); or from medications both prescribed and over the counter (most common is tylenol (acetaminophen) over use) and alcohol.

Question 9

what is the treatment of non alcholic fatty liver diseases?

Accepted Answer

Liver heals itself: There is no medication for liver diseases. For the dangerous and deadly fatty liver disease this is treated with a two pronged approach: weight loss and low carbohydrate diet combined with avoidance of all other liver toxins: Acetaminophen and alcohol.

Question 10

are any specific ethnic groups affected by cholestatic liver diseases?

Accepted Answer

NOT AWARE: Not aware of any ethnic groups being more prone to cholestatic liver disease.

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