Sheila Jennings 
Cholangitis is inflammation of the bile ducts of the liver. Sclerosis is inflammation that leads to the extensive formation of fibrous and scar tissue. In primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), the …
The human liver contains thousands of enzymes, which are special types of protein cells that help necessary chemical reactions to take place. Liver enzymes trigger activity in the body’s cells, …
Also known as a hepatic cyst, a simple liver cyst is a thin-walled, fluid-filled cavity in the liver that usually produces no signs or symptoms. Some liver cysts do not …
Primary liver cancer is generally not discovered early, likely because there are few signs and symptoms in the early stages. The prognosis is often poor, and liver cancer does not …
Helpful in the diagnosis of various liver diseases, a liver biopsy is a medical procedure whereby tiny specimens of liver tissue are taken. They are then sent to a medical …
One of the most common genetic disorders in the United States, hemochromatosis is the most common type of iron overload disease. In addition to primary hemochromatosis – an inherited disease …
Gallstones are small stones that form inside the gallbladder. They usually occur after age 40, especially among women who drink alcohol. Gallstones are painful and can cause severe abdominal pain. …
Rarely do signs and symptoms of Wilson’s disease – a rare genetic disorder – appear before five or six years of age, and most often they present themselves between 10 …
Milk thistle has become a herbal leader in the treatment of liver disease due to its ability to help the liver detoxify the body. The best way to take milk …
A liver transplant provides the only chance of survival for someone whose liver has been destroyed by injury or illness. Surgery provides the organ recipient with a healthy liver so …
