Liver Disease Page 1 of 13Table of Contents Medical Author: Benjamin Wedro, MD, FACEP, FAAEM Medical Editor: Bhupinder Anand, MD Liver Disease FactsThe liver plays an important role in many bodily functions from protein production and blood clotting to cholesterol, glucose and iron metabolism.A variety of illnesses can affect the liver.Cirrhosis occurs when normal liver cells are replaced by scar tissue as a result of chronic liver disease.Symptoms of liver diseases include weakness and fatigue, weight loss, nausea, vomiting, and yellow discoloration of the skin (jaundice).The treatment of a particular liver disease depends on its specific cause. Page 1 of 13Table of Contents Liver Disease Related Articles CirrhosisHepatitis SlideshowLiver Disease Quiz Hepatitis B PictureBlood ClotsRocky Mountain Spotted Fever (Hand) Picture Liver Disease - SymptomsWhat were your symptoms associated with liver disease? Liver Disease - CausesIf known, please discuss the possible cause(s) of your liver disease. Liver Disease - TreatmentWhat kinds of treatment, surgery, or medication did you receive for your liver disease? MedicineNet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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