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Liver failure
Failure of the liver to perform its functions, which are essential for living.
Is a type of:Liver diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Very rare
Very rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | |||||
Preteen6-13 | |||||
Teenager14-18 | |||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Upper abdomen
Hepatic encephalopathy
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