Liver Disease and Treatment
Conditions & Treatments
Effective Treatment of Liver Disease
Signs and Symptoms
Your liver is the largest organ inside your body and one of the most important. Your body cannot function without your liver. It converts food into stored energy and fights infection by removing alcohol and other toxins from your blood. It also makes bile, which helps with digestion.
There are many types of liver disease. Some, like hepatitis C, are caused by viruses. Others are caused by long-term chronic alcohol use. Cirrhosis occurs when your liver forms scar tissue and slowly deteriorates. Obesity, bile duct disorders and some inherited gastrointestinal diseases can also cause cirrhosis. Symptoms include yellowing of the skin (jaundice), nosebleeds, easy bruising, extra-sensitivity to medicines and kidney failure.
There are many types of liver disease. Some, like hepatitis C, are caused by viruses. Others are caused by long-term chronic alcohol use. Cirrhosis occurs when your liver forms scar tissue and slowly deteriorates. Obesity, bile duct disorders and some inherited gastrointestinal diseases can also cause cirrhosis. Symptoms include yellowing of the skin (jaundice), nosebleeds, easy bruising, extra-sensitivity to medicines and kidney failure.
Early Treatment
Cancer can also affect the liver. Some five percent of people with cirrhosis will develop liver cancer, so treatment is imperative. Without early treatment, the liver malfunctions and can not perform its primary functions: fighting infections,storing energy, making protein and cleaning blood. With end-stage cirrhosis, however, the liver can no longer effectively replace its damaged cells.
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Let our board-certified gastroenterologist take good care of you. We are happy to have a number of experienced providers on staff who are commited to problem solving and giving our patients the best care possible.
Clinical Trials
Hillmont GI offers our patients who qualify the opportunity to participate in studies on multiple diseases, including fatty liver. Please contact our team to learn more about what studies we currently offer, and how you can participate.
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As the area leader in gastroenterology care for well over 20 years, we are a trusted practice, providing thousands of patients with gentle, personalized treatment for a wide range of GI problems, from GERD to ulcerative colitis to hemorrhoids.
Did you know we also provide treatment for Helicobacter pylori infection, gastroparesis and hepatitis C? Do you have gallstones that cause you pain? We’re here to help you.
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