Cirrhosis is the result of long-term liver injury where healthy tissue is replaced with scar tissue (fibrosis). Common causes of cirrhosis include alcohol use disorder (AUD), nonalcoholic fatty liver ...

The liver is essential for maintaining overall health, performing critical functions such as detoxification, nutrient processing, and protein production. As the body’s largest internal organ, it plays ...

Explore the critical connection between alcohol consumption, liver cirrhosis, and the urgent need for early intervention and ...

Liver disease includes any condition that damages your liver. Over time, scar tissue can build up in your liver. Scarring or fibrosis can progress over many years until you develop cirrhosis—the most ...

Located in the upper right portion of your abdomen, the liver stands as one of the body’s most vital organs — silently filtering toxins, producing essential proteins, and storing nutrients. When this ...

A buildup of fat in the liver can occur with certain conditions, including alcohol-associated liver disease (such as alcoholic fatty liver disease) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). If you ...

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is a common condition these days, where excess fat builds up in the liver, even if one does not consume alcohol. Many people all across the world seem to be ...

Content developed independently by our editors and supported by our partners. You may only associate your liver with breaking down alcohol, but this organ—the largest in the body—plays a role in more ...

Fatty liver disease (also called steatotic liver disease) happens when too much fat builds up in your liver. It can be caused by high alcohol use or metabolic syndrome (a group of conditions like ...

Cirrhosis can cause scar tissue to gradually replace healthy liver cells. In time, this can affect liver function and lead to hair, skin, and nail symptoms such as rashes and discoloration. Cirrhosis ...

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) doesn’t always cause obvious symptoms. When symptoms do appear, fatigue and abdominal pain are the most common. MASLD develops when too ...