Dr Piyush Thakur
MD, DM Consultant Gastro physician & HepatologistWhat is Hepatology?
Hepatology is an area of medicine that focuses on diseases of the liver as well as related conditions. A hepatologist is a specialized doctor involved in the diagnosis and treatment of hepatic diseases, which include issues that affect your: liver. gallbladder.
What are the first signs of a bad liver?
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If signs and symptoms of liver disease do occur, the may include:
- Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice)
- Abdominal pain and swelling.
- Swelling in the legs and ankles.
- Itchy skin.
- Dark urine color.
- Pale stool color.
- Chronic fatigue.
- Nausea or vomiting.
What are the Four Stages of Liver Disease?
Causes of Liver Disease. Liver disease refers to any condition that negatively impacts your liver.
- Stage 1: Inflammation.
- Stage 2: Fibrosis.
- Stage 3: Cirrhosis.
- Stage 4: Liver Failure.