Liver ailments, or hepatic disease, include, but are not limited to, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis, cancer, gilbert’s syndrome, and budd-chiari. Many of the diseases of the liver are accompanied by jaundice, and high levels of bilirubin.

Jaundice is indicated when the skin takes on a yellow pigmentation. This discoloration is caused by an increased amount of bilirubin in the body’s blood system. Bilirubin is produced when heme ( an important component in hemoglobin) breaks down and produces a yellow by-product. The liver, when it is functioning properly, removes bilirubin from the blood and removes it in the form of bile.

Cirrhosis occurs when liver tissue is replaced with fibrous scar tissue and lumps. Excessive use of alcohol, hepatitis B and C, and fatty liver disease can cause cirrhosis. There is no cure for cirrhosis, but there are treatments that can slow down its progression and reduce further complications. Treatment is different according to the cause of the cirrhosis. If cirrhosis is alcohol related, then, of course, the patient should desist in all alcohol consumption.

Hepatitis is a viral infection which may be contracted from human blood or bodily excretions. The infection can cause cancer of the liver, cirrhosis, inflammation of the liver, and acute illness. Acute viral hepatitis does not have a medical treatment, at this time, however, hepatitis B and C can be treated with interferons. Medications are used to attempt to build up the immune system so that it is better equipped to fight the viruses.

Cancer of the liver can be a result from hepatitis A or B, or cirrhosis of the liver. Treatment for liver cancer can include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and several other state of the art therapies.

Gilbert’s syndrome is a hereditary disease of the liver and manifests in an increased level of bilirubin. GS is not a dangerous condition, but could be confused with other liver diseases when a diagnosis is being made.

Budd-Chiari is a blockage of the hepatic vein. Budd-Chiari, depending on its progression and severity, can be treated with anticoagulant drugs, stents, shunts, and liver transplants.

There are alternative treatment options that have been used to care for liver disease patients. They include:

Controlling a patients intake of amino acids through a diet that is is scientifically supported to be high in amino acids. Fructose and vinegar are added as supplements to the this diet because of their acetic acid properties that help stop glycolosis, thereby omitting cancer cells’ energy supply and causing cells to be removed.

The addition of nutritional supplements to the diet.
The addition of herbal supplements to the diet.
If overweight, lose the pounds.
Participate in regular exercise.

Symptoms of liver disease can include the following:

Jaundice
Coated tongue
Dark urine
Brown spots on skin
Rosacea
Skin blemishes
Itching
Excessive bleeding
Enlarged spleen
Metabolic issues
Immune disorders
Sugar cravings
Depression
Poor concentration
Excessive weight gain
Pale stool

The liver is an extremely important organ and a preventative regimen should be in place to ensure that the liver remains healthy and viable. Good diet, regular exercise, and moderation in all things can all contribute to a healthy, robust body.