My friend has cryptogenic cirrhosis. She says that the doctors don’t know what causes it. Where could this have come ...

As scar tissue replaces healthy liver tissue, the liver can no longer function properly. Ascites is the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, causing swelling and discomfort. It’s a common ...

Men with cirrhosis had higher risks for adverse liver events than women, including more than twice the risk for hepatocellular carcinoma. This sex-based risk disparity was more pronounced in nonviral ...

Yes, it is possible to have a normal liver function test if you have cirrhosis, but this is rare. Cirrhosis is a condition that causes scarring and damage of the liver, which can prevent it from ...

Nearly one-quarter of adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease and cirrhosis presented before age ...

Although many people believe that gaining weight is an inevitable consequence of modern life, there might be more going on here than meets the eye as fat accumulates around the abdomen. This seeming ...

More Wisconsin residents are dying from liver diseases that result from consuming too much alcohol, an analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows. Between 2019 and 2023, deaths ...

Drinking alcohol if you have a large belly or diabetes more than doubles the risk of serious liver damage, while having high blood pressure and drinking nearly doubles the risk, a new study found.