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Liver Disease (Symptoms, Signs, Anatomy and Function) Topic Guide

Liver Disease (Symptoms, Signs, Anatomy and Function) Liver Disease (Symptoms, Signs, Anatomy and Function): The liver is the largest solid organ in the body, and is actually an gland. The liver has a wide variety of critical functions such as manufacturing proteins and metabolizing fats and carbohydrates. The liver also eliminates harmful biochemical waste products from the body (alcohol, drugs, toxins). The liver secretes bile that aids in digestion. Examples of diseases of the liver include: Symptoms of liver disease include
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Jaundice Jaundice is a yellow staining of the skin and the whites of the eyes caused by abnormally high blood levels of the bile pigment bilirubin. Examples of the causes of jaundice include: Some of the common symptoms of jaundice include yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes, light colored stools, dark urine, and itching of the skin. Treatment for jaundice depends on the cause.

Liver Topic Guide - Medications and Vitamins

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