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Acute liver failure, also known as fulminant hepatic failure, can cause serious complications, including bleeding and increased pressure in the brain. It's a medical emergency that requires hospitalization. Depending on the cause, acute liver failure can sometimes be reversed with treatment.
If there are symptoms of liver disease, they may include: Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, called jaundice. Yellowing of the skin might be harder to see on Black or brown skin. Belly pain and swelling. Swelling in the legs and ankles.
Cirrhosis is usually a result of liver damage from conditions such as hepatitis B or C, or chronic alcohol use. The damage done by cirrhosis typically cannot be undone. But if caught early enough and depending on the cause, there is a chance of slowing it with treatment.
In the vast majority of people with mild to moderate liver enzyme elevation who don’t have other symptoms, the liver is not failing. Liver failure is a distinct medical condition, and it’s divided into two different categories: acute, meaning a rapid onset, and chronic, which means liver failure has been ongoing for years.
If there are symptoms, Dr. Lizaola-Mayo says they are usually mild or easy to miss, such as general fatigue or discomfort in the upper right area of the belly.
General symptoms may include fatigue, not feeling well or pain in the right upper belly area. When liver disease has progressed to advanced fibrosis or severe scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis, possible symptoms include: Abdominal swelling from ascites, which is fluid in the belly. Enlarged spleen. Gastrointestinal bleeding. Itchy skin.
Regular monitoring and follow-up care can manage symptoms and identify complications of primary sclerosing cholangitis early. Primary sclerosing cholangitis often progresses slowly. As it advances, the disease may result in repeated infections, and can lead to bile duct tumors or liver tumors.
Reference. What Is Liver Failure? Medically Reviewed by Zilpah Sheikh, MD on June 10, 2024. Written by Kathryn Whitbourne. Types of Liver Failure. Liver Failure Symptoms. What Causes Liver...
Cirrhosis. Liver failure. Stage 1: Hepatitis. Hepatitis means inflammation in your liver tissues. Inflammation is your liver’s response to injury or toxicity. It’s an attempt to purge infections and start the healing process.