10 Signs of Liver Failure
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The liver removes harmful substances from the body, processes fat, stores sugar and manufactures bile to aid digestion. It makes blood proteins that help transport oxygen, aid in blood clotting and support the immune system. Liver failure occurs when the liver can no longer carry out its functions properly.1‘Liver Failure: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatments & Prevention.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17819-liver-failure.
Liver failure may occur suddenly due to poisoning, medicine overdose or diseases, such as hepatitis. This is called acute liver failure.2‘Articles.’ Cedars-Sinai, www.cedars-sinai.org/health-library/diseases-and-conditions/a/acute-liver-failure.html. The liver may also lose its functionality over time as a result of viruses, poor nutrition, obesity, genetics and overuse of alcohol.3‘The Progression of Liver Disease.’ Liver Foundation, February 1, 2021, liverfoundation.org/for-patients/about-the-liver/the-progression-of-liver-disease/. Signs of liver failure are similar, regardless of the cause.
