CN101: Common symptoms of liver disease

Common symptoms of liver disease

Clinical Nutrition

Lesson 17: Diseases of the liver

Jaundice: It is the yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice).Jaundice is a common symptom of liver disease where in the sclera, skin and mucous membranes become yellow. The blood bilirubin concentration increases to 40µmol/L.

Jaundice can be classified as obstructive jaundice, haemolytic jaundice and Toxic Jaundice

General symptoms include lassitude, abdominal pain, flatulence, anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever etc. Optimal nutrition and rest are essential for the injured liver cells to recover.

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