Liver and Cirrhosis
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Liver and Cirrhosis conditions
Alcoholic CirrhosisAlcoholic cirrhosis is advanced liver scarring from chronic alcohol use, characterized by fibrosis and regenerative nodules leading to portal hypertension.Alcoholic HepatitisAlcoholic Hepatitis is liver inflammation caused by excessive alcohol use, presenting with jaundice, elevated liver enzymes, and potential liver failure.Alcoholic Liver DiseaseAlcoholic Liver Disease is liver damage caused by chronic excessive alcohol intake, leading to fatty liver, hepatitis, fibrosis, and potentially cirrhosis with elevated liver enzymes.Alpha-1 Antitrypsin DeficiencyAlpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency is a genetic disorder causing low levels of alpha-1 antitrypsin, leading to lung emphysema and liver disease due to protease imbalance.Autoimmune HepatitisAutoimmune Hepatitis is a chronic liver inflammation caused by immune-mediated hepatocyte destruction, often marked by elevated ANA and anti-smooth muscle antibodies.CirrhosisCirrhosis is chronic liver scarring caused by fibrosis that disrupts hepatic architecture and leads to portal hypertension and impaired liver function.HemochromatosisHemochromatosis is a genetic disorder causing excessive iron absorption and accumulation, leading to organ damage, liver disease, diabetes, and skin pigmentation changes.Hepatic EncephalopathyHepatic Encephalopathy is a neuropsychiatric syndrome caused by liver dysfunction leading to accumulation of neurotoxins like ammonia, resulting in cognitive impairment and altered consciousness.Hepatic SteatosisHepatic steatosis is the accumulation of fat in liver cells, often linked to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, detectable by imaging or biopsy.Reye SyndromeReye Syndrome is a rare pediatric condition causing acute encephalopathy and fatty liver failure, often linked to aspirin use during viral infections.Secondary Biliary CirrhosisSecondary Biliary Cirrhosis is liver damage caused by chronic bile duct obstruction leading to fibrosis and cholestasis, often linked to gallstones or strictures.Steatotic Liver DiseaseSteatotic liver disease involves fat accumulation in liver cells, often linked to insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome, leading to liver inflammation and damage.Wilson DiseaseWilson Disease is a genetic disorder causing copper accumulation in the liver and brain, leading to hepatic dysfunction and neurological symptoms with low ceruloplasmin levels.