Procedural Work For Liver Diseases

Liver diseases encompass a wide range of conditions that affect the liver's functions, which is one of the vital organs in the body. Some common liver diseases include:

Hepatitis:

1. Viral Hepatitis: Caused by viruses such as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E.
• Hepatitis A: Transmitted through contaminated food or water.
• Hepatitis B & C: Transmitted through blood, sexual contact, or mother-to-child transmission.
• Alcoholic Hepatitis: Caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
• Fatty Liver Hepatitis: Resulting from fat accumulation in the liver due to obesity or diabetes.

Cirrhosis:

A late-stage condition that occurs when the liver is permanently and chronically damaged, leading to scar tissue formation and replacement of healthy liver tissue with damaged tissue. Major causes include:

• Alcohol addiction.
• Chronic viral hepatitis (especially B and C).
• Fatty liver disease (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease).

Fatty Liver Disease:

• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): Caused by obesity, diabetes, or high blood fat levels.
• Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Fat accumulation can lead to liver inflammation and long-term liver damage.

Liver Cancer:

1. Primary Liver Cancer: Originates in the liver itself, with Hepatocellular Carcinoma being the most common type.
2. Secondary Liver Cancer: Spreads to the liver from other parts of the body (e.g., colon or lung cancer).

Liver Failure:

Occurs when the liver loses its ability to perform its essential functions. Liver failure can be:

• Acute: Occurs suddenly, often due to poisoning or infection.
• Chronic: Resulting from long-term liver damage, such as cirrhosis.

Hemochromatosis:

A hereditary condition that causes the body to absorb excessive amounts of iron, leading to iron buildup in the liver and subsequent damage over time.

Wilson’s Disease:

A genetic disorder that causes copper accumulation in the liver and brain, leading to liver damage.

Primary Biliary Cholangitis:

An autoimmune disease that damages the bile ducts in the liver, leading to bile buildup and liver damage.

Autoimmune Hepatitis:

A condition where the immune system attacks the liver cells, causing inflammation and damage.