Most common liver diseases
Liver diseases are almost always a serious condition which should be prevented before it develops. Here is a list of the most common liver diseases.
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
NAFLD, named new epidemic of the 21st century, is caused by factors other than excessive alcohol consumption.
Alcoholic liver disease
The prevalence of liver diseases is clearly linked to drinking habits – when alcohol is consumed regularly and in excess, the liver is doomed to fail.
Hepatitis B and C
Viral hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) are the most common viruses in Poland causing acute or chronic hepatitis.
Cirrhosis
Some causes of cirrhosis of the liver can be classified as external - they have to do with our lifestyle or treatment that causes irreversible liver damage.
Autoimmune hepatitis
Autoimmune diseases can be compared to self-sabotage – it is a situation in which your body starts attacking its own tissues. In AIH, the immune system attacks hepatocytes, which are liver cells.
Your liver quiz
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How to care for your liver
Taking care of the liver requires a holistic approach starting with diet, sleep and stress reduction. Find out how to care about your liver.