Liver failure
Description
Loss of liver function.
Overview
Liver failure can happen quickly, called acute. Or it can happen over time, called chronic. Causes include a reaction to medicine, high doses of acetaminophen, hepatitis infection, alcohol misuse and liver disease.
Symptoms
Yellowed skin and eyes, belly pain, and swelling are some symptoms.
Treatments
Treatments include medicines, dietary changes or possibly a liver transplant.
