Does a Normal Liver on an MR Angiogram Mean It’s Healthy?
If your liver appears “unremarkable” on an MR angiogram, does this mean it’s healthy? […]
Ascites, Jaundice, Mental Impairment in Chronic Heart Failure
Suppose an elderly person with chronic heart failure starts getting ascites and suddenly develops jaundice and change in mental status. The triad of ascites, jaundice and visible ascites (even mild) is often associated with cirrhosis [...]
Acute Liver Failure Secondary to Heart Failure Always Terminal?
In acute liver failure (hypoxic or ischemic liver) that’s caused by chronic heart failure, the damage to the liver is not intrinsic to the organ but rather, the result of chronically poor blood flow. An [...]
Why Can’t All People with Bad Livers Get a Liver Transplant?
It’s not just an issue of not enough donor livers; it’s an issue that for some patients whose livers are failing, a transplant would mean certain death. But let’s assume that plenty of livers are [...]
Can Hepatic Encephalopathy from Cardiac Liver Disease Come & Go?
If the liver is failing due to heart failure and causes hepatic encephalopathy, can this altered mental status and confusion come and go, or is it permanent due to brain damage from toxin buildup? [...]
Can Acute Liver Damage from Heart Failure Cause Ascites?
Ascites has many potential causes, but liver disease is notorious for causing this abdominal fluid buildup. What if heart failure is behind the liver disease? […]
Can Ischemic Hypoxic Liver Cause Hepatorenal Syndrome 1 ?
Ischemic or hypoxic liver (lack of oxygen) can be caused by heart failure, and it’s logical to wonder if this can lead to hepatorenal syndrome type 1 – which has a very dismal prognosis. [...]
Reasons to Eat Nutmeg: Liver Health and Many More Benefits
The spice nutmeg has been found to be healthy for the liver. “Nutmeg contains the compound myrislignan, which was found to help protect the liver,” says Shana Spence, MS, RDN, CDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist [...]
Olive Oil vs. Fish Oil: Which One May Ruin Your Liver?
Both olive and fish oils are considered the “healthy oils” or “good fats,” but evidence shows that one of them can damage the liver. The liver is responsible for hundreds of functions. The last thing [...]
Can Women Who Don’t Drink Get Cirrhosis of the Liver?
It’s unsettling: Even a young woman who doesn’t drink can get cirrhosis of the liver. The risk of non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis does not equally apply to men. […]
Heavy Drinking vs. Binge Drinking’s Effect on the Liver
Hey, if you think you’re giving your liver a free pass on damage because you “only” binge drink instead of daily heavy drinking, you’re so very mistaken! […]
How Much Exercise Can Elevate ALT or AST?
Heavy exercise prior to a liver enzyme blood test can elevate the ALT or AST, but just how much exercise are we talking here? “AST and ALT elevation after exercise is related to inflammation of [...]
Percentage of Liver Disease Patients with Bad Body Odor
Find out the percentage of people with liver disease who have bad body odor. What percentage of patients with liver disease have the bad odor? What's really odd is that when I do a search [...]
Can Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Cause Bad Body Odor?
Can a bad body stink be caused by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Ever wonder if non-alcoholic fatty liver disease cause foul body odor? If so, how? “Yes. If the patient is in liver failure, [...]
Benign Causes of Elevated ALT and AST
Find out if an elevated ALT or AST can ever have a benign cause. Just what does “elevated” mean in reference to the liver enzymes of ALT and AST? The elevation can be mild, moderate [...]
Do AST and ALT Values Show Liver Cancer? What About Hep?
The value of the ALT and AST liver enzymes will vary depending on the type of liver sickness including cancer. In general (numbers vary from one lab to the next), a blood test value of [...]
Can “Bad” Cholesterol Be Raised by Non-Fatty Liver Disease?
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease means something is very wrong with your body. Can this condition, which is often brought on by poor diet, actually raise your LDL (bad) cholesterol? “Yes. LDL receptors are located primarily [...]
What Part of the Body Does Liver Disease Odor Come From?
Liver disease can cause a strong body odor, but just what does this mean? What body part does this stink come from? Is it the entire body or some localized area like the armpit? You [...]
Can Liver Disease Odor Really Smell Like Bleach?
A GI doctor addresses the question of can liver disease cause a bleachy odor. Have you ever seen references online stating that liver disease can cause an odor in the patient that’s like bleach or [...]
Can Bad Body Odor Be the Only Symptom of Liver Disease?
If you begin noticing your body is starting to smell bad, but you feel fine otherwise, is it possible this can be early liver disease? What if you wash and shower and it doesn't go [...]
How High Must ALT & AST Be for Liver Disease?
Here’s what a liver doctor says about the ALT and AST blood tests. The cut-off point for whether or not an ALT or AST value should be of concern, can be confusing, especially since values [...]