The Stages of Liver Disease - American Liver Foundation
Jun 6, 2024 · The four stages of liver disease, begin with inflammation and progress all the way to liver failure, also called end-stage liver disease.
Fibrosis: Development - American Liver Foundation
Sep 6, 2023 · Fibrosis can be reversed if detected early enough and the underlying liver disease that caused the development of fibrosis can be cured or treated. If fibrosis is left untreated, it can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Cirrhosis (Severe Scarring) - American Liver Foundation
Mar 7, 2024 · The final stage of fibrosis is cirrhosis… Cirrhosis is where your liver is severely scarred and permanently damaged. While the word cirrhosis is most commonly heard when people discuss alcohol-induced liver disease, cirrhosis is caused by many forms of liver disease.
Stages of Liver Damage Inflammation (swelling) of the liver, also known as hepatitis, is usually the first stage of liver disease. Inflammation is generally a sign that the body is trying to fight an infection or heal an injury. Many people with hepatitis have no symptoms; however, some may feel tired or have abdominal (belly area) discomfort ...
Cirrhosis of the Liver: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments
Apr 4, 2024 · The most common causes of Cirrhosis are Hepatitis C, Alcohol-related Liver Disease, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease or MASLD), and Hepatitis B.
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) - American Liver Foundation
May 16, 2024 · Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. The more severe form of the disease is called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) which causes the liver to swell and become damaged.
Diagnosing Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) - American Liver …
Mar 16, 2023 · The stages of Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) span from mild to severe and symptoms vary depending on how bad your liver disease is. It’s important for you and your family to become familiar with the signs of Hepatic Encephalopathy so you can tell your doctor right away if you think you may have it.
End Stage Liver Disease - American Liver Foundation
Jan 17, 2024 · Liver damage is progressive, which means that over time (without diagnosis or successful treatment), it can lead to cirrhosis or end-stage liver disease (ESLD). ESLD is also known as chronic liver failure.
Ascites: Facts & Treatments - American Liver Foundation
Mar 23, 2023 · People with liver disease may experience different amounts of fluid buildup – a little buildup of fluid may not cause any symptoms but as the amount of fluid increases it can cause waist size to expand and weight gain. When large amounts of fluid gather in the belly it can lead to swelling and pain and be very uncomfortable.
What is the Confusion? Cirrhosis and Hepatic Encephalopathy
Dec 1, 2021 · Hepatic encephalopathy is the confusion that occurs in end stage liver disease, known as cirrhosis. In cirrhosis, the liver is completely scarred and unable to perform its normal filtering functions to remove toxins and wastes from the body.