What Is Liver Disease?
Although responsible for hundreds of functions that keep the body healthy, the liver remains a mystery to most of us. This under-appreciated organ filters whatever a person consumes, whether it is food, medicine, or alcohol. The mighty liver also performs many metabolic functions, clears the body of toxins, and stores nutrients from the blood for later use.
You may not receive any warning if your liver gets into trouble. Liver disease usually progresses over months or years, slowly replacing healthy tissue with scar tissue (cirrhosis). It is helpful to know some of the signs and symptoms to look for.
