Liver failure

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Loss of liver function.

Description

Liver failure can happen quickly, called acute. Or it can happen over time, called chronic. Causes include a reaction to medicine, high doses of acetaminophen, hepatitis infection, alcohol misuse and liver disease.

Overview

Yellowed skin and eyes, belly pain, and swelling are some symptoms.

Symptoms

Treatments include medicines, dietary changes or possibly a liver transplant.

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