The NHS says that itchy skin is usually nothing to be worried about, and can be caused by everything from eczema to allergies and even the heat. But in rare cases, it can be a symptom of liver disease ...

A serious but often missed sign is confusion or trouble thinking clearly. This is called hepatic encephalopathy. It happens when the liver can’t remove toxins from the blood, and those toxins reach ...

LIVER cancer is an uncommon but serious type of cancer that is more common in men than in women. If the cancer is picked up early enough, it may be possible to remove the cancer completely so it is ...

Fatty liver disease is rising quickly in India and doctors now describe it as a silent danger. In early stages, the liver ...

When the liver is damaged, bilirubin builds up in the bloodstream and causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. This yellow color is often first seen on the face, hands, and feet.

Cirrhosis can cause scar tissue to gradually replace healthy liver cells. In time, this can affect liver function and lead to hair, skin, and nail symptoms such as rashes and discoloration. Cirrhosis ...

Healthcare professionals may identify the condition in its later stages, when it’s more likely that you would experience symptoms. Fatty liver disease rarely causes symptoms unless it progresses to ...

Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH, is a health writer. She has over a decade of experience as a registered nurse, practicing in a variety of fields, such as pediatrics, oncology, chronic pain, and public health ...