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What Causes Liver Disease and How to Prevent It

What Causes Liver Disease and How to Prevent It

Your liver is an important organ that helps you properly digest your food and detoxifies your body by filtering out harmful substances.

Medically Inspected by: Loreta D. Dayco MD, Edilberto B. Garcia Jr. MD, Maria Christina H. Ventura MD

cirrhosis (irreversible scarring of the liver), fatty liver, and hepatitis (inflammation of the liver) continue to be on the rise. According to WHO, around 1 out of 10 Filipinos suffer from chronic hepatitis B, while 6 in 1,000 have hepatitis C.

hepatitis A, B, and C which can eventually lead to liver disease. In general, an unhealthy lifestyle can also greatly increase your chances of suffering from liver disease—particularly alcohol abuse. Other common causes include:

  • PH must act to eliminate hepatitis

    Liver problems - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Common Characteristics of Liver Disease | Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Liver disease - NHS

    Cirrhosis of the Liver: Symptoms, Causes & Treatments

    Overview of Viral Hepatitis - Addressing Viral Hepatitis in People With Substance Use Disorders - NCBI Bookshelf

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