Liver inflammation describes a condition commonly known as hepatitis.
Oftentimes, these chronic conditions can beasymptomatic(without symptoms) or subclinical (without readily recognizable symptoms).
Acute symptoms may develop soon after the initial infection and dissipate if and when the infection clears.
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If the infection does not clear, the disease can become chronic and incurable.
Even so, severe cases can lead toacute liver failureand death.
Arguably, the greater concern is when liver inflammation is chronic.
The provider would also check for evidence of jaundice or abnormal bruising.
However, this is not always an option, particularly with incurable conditions like hepatitis B or autoimmune hepatitis.
Lifestyle and Home Remedies
Certain changes in your diet and lifestyle can help ease liver inflammation.
Summary
Liver inflammation describes a condition called hepatitis.
Symptoms can be vague or extreme, ranging from fatigue and nausea to jaundice and ascites.
Acute liver inflammation can be mild or severe depending on the underlying cause.
The treatment of liver inflammation can vary by the cause.
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