Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...
Early detection through screenings can help identify liver problems before they lead to significant damage.
Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Key Takeaways Liver inflammation, or hepatitis, can be caused by viruses, alcohol, or fatty liver disease.If untreated, liver inflammation can lead to cirrhosis ...
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 ...