● Cancer: Cancer of the liver or bile ducts can lead to liver failure.
● Fatty Liver Disease: This condition can be caused by alcohol consumption or nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which is caused by a number of factors.
Over time, as the liver becomes more damaged, it leads to scarring on the organ, called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure. Liver failure is a life-threatening condition that requires a liver transplant for survival. While many other causes of liver disease can be reversed if caught in its early stages, liver failure isn’t one of them.
What Are The Signs?
One of the key elements to stopping or reversing liver disease is abstaining from alcohol. Dietary changes are also imperative. Of course, knowing is half the battle; it’s important to recognize the early signs of liver damage that should prompt you to seek treatment and begin home remedies, including the lifestyle changes mentioned above. Do you know what to look for? Do any of the symptoms below sound familiar?
Swollen And/Or Painful Abdomen
Cirrhosis, or scarring on the liver, causes fluid build-up in the abdomen This leads to a bloated, swollen abdomen, sometimes called a “beer belly.” According to Mayo Clinic, this condition is known as ascites, and is caused by the body retaining high levels of albumin and proteins in the blood. People with cirrhosis of the liver can also experience swelling in the ankles, as the body’s accumulated fluid is pulled down by gravity. Your doctor can prescribe you diuretics and a low-sodium diet to treat this condition as a part of your treatment for liver disease, but in severe cases, an IV drain, shunt, or liver transplant may be necessary.