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The Liver

 
The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body and performs a number of metabolic functions that are essential to human life.

The liver sits in the right upper quadrant of the abdomen near the stomach and gall bladder, and below the heart and lungs. It is the second largest organ in the human body. Only the skin, which is considered to be an organ, is larger. The liver is the largest gland in the body.

In a normal adult, the he liver weighs about 1.5 kilograms grams or 3-4 pounds. It is wedge-shaped and generally speaking, it accounts for about 2 percent of the body mass of adults.

Current articles in this section about the liver include

Basic Liver Functions

This section describes what the human liver is and what it does.

Liver Disease

Since the liver performs dozens of functions related to overall health, it can be afflicted by a number of dangerous diseases. This article descibes the most common.
 

Fatty Liver Disease

Fatty liver is exactly what the name implies. Poor nutrition, overeating, alcohol abuse and lack of a healthy lifestyle can contribute to a dangerous buildup of fat around the liver. As this occurs, overall health can be compromised in a number of ways.

Liver Cancer and Liver Cancer Symptoms

Liver cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer and often spreads (metastacizes) endangering other organs and complicating any hope of recovery. We'll also offer information about liver cancer treatment and the stages of liver cancer.

Liver Damage

Liver damage can come in many forms, including injury. But most often liver damage occurs from unhealthy habits and poor nutrition.

Liver Pain

Liver pain is a symptom that something is wrong with the liver. This article details some of the possibilities.

Liver Failure

This dangerous situation occurs when the liver no longer functions, due to injury, disease, or other problems.

Other Common Liver Problems

Besides cancer, hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease, there are a number other problems that can affect the liver. This article spells out the most common.

Symptoms of Liver Diseases, Illnesses and Conditions

This article includes a list of the most common symptoms of liver problems.

Hepatitis Overview, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and Hepatitis D

Hepatitis is a major health threat that comes in various forms, and originates in the liver.

Cirrhosis (often called "Cirrhosis of the Liver")

Commonly caused by alcohol abuse. A serious danger to health.

Treatment of Liver Problems

This article spells out options for dealing with liver problems and treatment possibilities for several liver diseases and conditions.

Liver Enzymes 

Enzymes produced by the liver help regulate and control important body functions. This article "demystifies" them.

 
Liver Function and Liver Function Tests

These articles describe the functions of the liver and how tests are conducted to examine liver performance.

Liver Cysts

Liver cysts are generally not life-threatening. But understanding what they are--and where they come from--is important.

Enlarged Liver

A common liver ailment in which the liver grows larger than it should, compromising its functionality and the body's overall health. Enlarged liver is also known as hepatomegaly.

Liver Transplantation

When liver failure occurs, a liver transplant may be the only life saving option. We've published several articles you can read about it, including types of liver transplants, domino liver transplants, living donor liver transplants and liver transplant recovery.

Miscellaneous Liver Conditions and Disorders

You'll find articles on jaundice, ascites, liver cleansing and detoxification, Wilson's disease and other topics of interest related to liver health.

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