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Types of liver disease

Some of the most common types of liver disease include:

Symptoms of liver disease

Most types of liver disease do not cause any symptoms in the early stages.

Once you start to get symptoms of liver disease, your liver is already damaged and scarred. This is known as cirrhosis.

How to prevent liver disease

The 3 main causes of liver disease are:

  • obesity
  • an undiagnosed hepatitis infection
  • alcohol misuse

You can reduce your risk of many types of liver disease with some simple lifestyle changes such as:

  • trying to maintain a healthy weight
  • not drinking too much alcohol

Vaccines are available for hepatitis A and hepatitis B. These are recommended if you're at risk.

You do not have to drink an excessive amount of alcohol to risk damaging your health. Regularly drinking just over the recommended levels can be harmful.

Liver disease may not cause symptoms in the early stages. Tiredness, loss of appetite and yellow skin (jaundice) can happen later on.

The 3 main causes of liver disease are obesity, hepatitis and alcohol misuse.

You can reduce your risk of getting liver disease by maintaining a healthy weight and not drinking too much alcohol.

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Statins and liver disease

Hi looking for some advice , I recently saw my alpha 1 liver specialist recently I have liver cirrhosis and he has recommended a liver biopsy, pre diabetes check and possible statins to help with weight loss he also thinks I have metabolic syndrome any ideas why he’s suggesting statins ? Cheers
Hi looking for some advice , I recently saw my alpha 1 liver specialist recently I have liver cirrhosis and he has recommended a liver biopsy, pre diabetes check and possible statins to help with weight loss he also thinks I have metabolic syndrome any ideas why he’s suggesting statins ? Cheers
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Marleydog116
in British Liver Trust

Progression of liver disease

From fatty liver do you always progress to hepatitis and then possibly cirrhosis? Or can you go straight from fatty liver to cirrhosis? I couldn’t find anything online that answered this question. Thank you
From fatty liver do you always progress to hepatitis and then possibly cirrhosis? Or can you go straight from fatty liver to cirrhosis? I couldn’t find anything online that answered this question. Thank you
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Watersk
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Is fibrosis f2 reversible?

I was told it was mild fibrosis but online charts indicate f2 as 'significant fibrosis with evidence of progressive liver disease' I have AIH & am taking budesonide 9mg daily. My LFTs have started to normalise so it will be pretty accurate.
I was told it was mild fibrosis but online charts indicate f2 as 'significant fibrosis with evidence of progressive liver disease' I have AIH & am taking budesonide 9mg daily. My LFTs have started to normalise so it will be pretty accurate.
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Appointment

My hubby has just got his first appointment through after being referred he has decompansated liver disease what happens at your first appointment with consultant it will be 6 months since diagnosis and 7 months alcohol free
My hubby has just got his first appointment through after being referred he has decompansated liver disease what happens at your first appointment with consultant it will be 6 months since diagnosis and 7 months alcohol free
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Lippy42
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Confused on fibroscan results

However his MELD is 6 and UKELD 44 , Childs Pugh B (8) His discharge letter from being admitted in February states he was admitted with decompensation of chronic liver disease and the fibroscan confirmed significant liver stiffness.
However his MELD is 6 and UKELD 44 , Childs Pugh B (8) His discharge letter from being admitted in February states he was admitted with decompensation of chronic liver disease and the fibroscan confirmed significant liver stiffness.
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Moux1
in British Liver Trust

I'm new and scared

I'm 28f and have just been diagnosed with cirrhosis that has progressed from non-alcohol fatty liver disease. I'm very scared of how this is going to impact my life. I am also itching like crazy atm.
I'm 28f and have just been diagnosed with cirrhosis that has progressed from non-alcohol fatty liver disease. I'm very scared of how this is going to impact my life. I am also itching like crazy atm.
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brodysbiggerboat
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travel insurance for child with previous varices and liver disease

Hello, my 3 year old son has chronic liver disease. He had an oesophageal bleed last year and in his last scope (third since the bleed) no varices were seen. I would love to take him to Europe (has been cleared to travel) but no insurance company will insure him.
Hello, my 3 year old son has chronic liver disease. He had an oesophageal bleed last year and in his last scope (third since the bleed) no varices were seen. I would love to take him to Europe (has been cleared to travel) but no insurance company will insure him.
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Bxp533
in British Liver Trust

I can't bloody believe it!

This plays havock with my job (walking on joists, specially lofts) I was hoping this would get better and told by the surgeon maybe with the new liver. Does anyone have any experience with this who has liver disease or had a transplant and knows the outcome.....
This plays havock with my job (walking on joists, specially lofts) I was hoping this would get better and told by the surgeon maybe with the new liver. Does anyone have any experience with this who has liver disease or had a transplant and knows the outcome.....
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Zukosmile07
in British Liver Trust

Seeking Fatty Liver Disease stories from Blacks/African-Americans

This year, we are looking for stories from Blacks/African Americans who have fatty liver disease. Our Love Your Liver campaign launches next month and we would love to feature you and your story on our website.
This year, we are looking for stories from Blacks/African Americans who have fatty liver disease. Our Love Your Liver campaign launches next month and we would love to feature you and your story on our website.
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AndreaWilson_Founder
Caregiverin Blue Faery Liver Cancer

MAFLD (new concept for NAFLD) cut-off for FIB-4 - science article

"Conclusion The role of FIB-4 in chronic liver disease and acute liver injury was not systematically described previously.
"Conclusion The role of FIB-4 in chronic liver disease and acute liver injury was not systematically described previously.
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MINTVCX
in British Liver Trust

Jaundice

My husband has alcohol related liver disease and fibrosis. I have noticed that the skin round his eyes and the corners of the eyes are yellow.
My husband has alcohol related liver disease and fibrosis. I have noticed that the skin round his eyes and the corners of the eyes are yellow.
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Kayanne1980
in British Liver Trust

Medication

Hi is carvedilol safe to take if you have liver disease portal hypertension Thanks for any information
Hi is carvedilol safe to take if you have liver disease portal hypertension Thanks for any information
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Lippy42
in British Liver Trust

How fast can f2 fibrosis progress f4 cirrhosis?

My blood labs are within the normal range and no symptoms of liver disease currently showing, so what gives with the F4 cirrhosis determination the fibroscan spit out? BTW ... the fibroscans were administered and interpreted by two different liver specialists.
My blood labs are within the normal range and no symptoms of liver disease currently showing, so what gives with the F4 cirrhosis determination the fibroscan spit out? BTW ... the fibroscans were administered and interpreted by two different liver specialists.
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Quas
in British Liver Trust

Travel insurance?

My question is when applying for travel insurance it asks for ongoing medical issue, when you click yes, it asks about liver and the. Basically, you are stating you have liver disease..
My question is when applying for travel insurance it asks for ongoing medical issue, when you click yes, it asks about liver and the. Basically, you are stating you have liver disease..
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10864
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Trouble in rehab

Don't say ask the rehab nurse as she is an agency person who knows precisely nothing about liver disease. The rehab doctor is not in today. Is this the referred liver pain I have heard about? Wendy
Don't say ask the rehab nurse as she is an agency person who knows precisely nothing about liver disease. The rehab doctor is not in today. Is this the referred liver pain I have heard about? Wendy
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theoldboiler
in British Liver Trust

Bleeding in eye

Had anyone for this due to liver disease?
Had anyone for this due to liver disease?
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Linzenilss38
in British Liver Trust

Is this Terry's Nails? Am i Suffering from any of the Liver Diseases?

I have no symptoms of Liver disease such as fatigue, nausea, edema, yellow skin/eyes etc.... Should i be worried? Please anyone tell if it's Terry's Nails or not, and should I be worried about liver diseases such as cirhosis...i have had these light pink nails right from birth itself.....
I have no symptoms of Liver disease such as fatigue, nausea, edema, yellow skin/eyes etc.... Should i be worried? Please anyone tell if it's Terry's Nails or not, and should I be worried about liver diseases such as cirhosis...i have had these light pink nails right from birth itself.....
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Soorajv
in British Liver Trust

More hope

Companies agree to collaborate on discovery & development of siRNA-based targeted therapy to restore functional liver cells in patients with end-stage liver disease Collaboration aims to develop liver-targeted therapy as a potential alternative to transplantation for patients experiencing liver failure
Companies agree to collaborate on discovery & development of siRNA-based targeted therapy to restore functional liver cells in patients with end-stage liver disease Collaboration aims to develop liver-targeted therapy as a potential alternative to transplantation for patients experiencing liver failure
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Whyt
in British Liver Trust

Stage 3 liver disease

I have been diagnosed with stage 3 liver fibrosis non smoker or drinker. Also have Barrett’s oesophagus with gave. Not overweight and female. Just in shock . Any advice
I have been diagnosed with stage 3 liver fibrosis non smoker or drinker. Also have Barrett’s oesophagus with gave. Not overweight and female. Just in shock . Any advice
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Researchfreak
in British Liver Trust

Love Your Liver Livecast Event

Lewis Roberts, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, will lead the discussion about liver disease and liver cancer in the African-American/Black communities. +Sheila Thorne, president of MHMG and recently named Schneps Media Power Woman of Manhattan, will moderate the discussion.
Lewis Roberts, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, will lead the discussion about liver disease and liver cancer in the African-American/Black communities. +Sheila Thorne, president of MHMG and recently named Schneps Media Power Woman of Manhattan, will moderate the discussion.
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AndreaWilson_Founder
Caregiverin Blue Faery Liver Cancer
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