Liver disease

What is Liver Disease?

Liver disease usually involves inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) which can be acute or chronic. If persistent or long-standing, liver inflammation can lead to fatty changes which can progress to fibrosis and cirrhosis (severe scarring and impaired function).

Liver disease

Causes of Liver Disease

There are multiple causes of liver disease. The most common are:

  • Alcohol-related liver disease
  • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (related to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity)
  • Autoimmune hepatitis
  • Drug- or substance-related liver disease
  • Genetic diseases such as haemochromatosis (excess iron levels)
  • Primary biliary cirrhosis
  • Primary sclerosing cholangitis
  • Viral hepatitis such as hepatitis B & C

Basic investigations include blood tests and liver scans such as ultrasound or CT.

Treatment options are multiple and are directed towards the specific cause of the liver disease.

Liver disease

If you are concerned about liver disease, you can book a consultation with Dr Goel to discuss investigation and treatment options best suited to you.