People withCrohn’s diseaseandulcerative colitismay also be at risk for developing liver problems.
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What Is the Liver?
When disease interferes with the functioning of the liver, it can cause significant medical problems.
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Autoimmune hepatitis is associated with a dysfunctional immune system.
When the bile gets backed up it can cause further damage to liver tissues.
Some of the tests used to diagnose liver disease include:
Is Liver Disease Permanent?
Liver damage isn’t reversible, but when liver disease is present, further damage can be prevented.
Medications might also be used to manage portal hypertensions and varices.
What About Transplants?
In some cases, the liver becomes too damaged and a liver transplant is needed.
The transplant is from a donor, and with improved technology, it is increasingly successful.
Some medications can also be associated with liver disease, and regular monitoring is recommended.
John Hopkins Medicine.Liver Anatomy and Function.
National Institute of Digestive Disease and Kidney Disease.Symptoms and Causes of Cirrhosis.
