Liver Disorders –
Summary Notes
1. Introduction
The liver is a vital organ responsible for metabolism, detoxification, bile production, and
storage of nutrients.
Liver disorders can range from acute infections to chronic liver failure, significantly
impacting overall health.
2. Common Liver Disorders
Disorder Description
Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver, usually viral (Hep A, B, C, D, E)
Cirrhosis Chronic liver disease with fibrosis and impaired function
Fatty Liver Disease Accumulation of fat in liver cells (Alcoholic or Non-alcoholic)
Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma) Malignant tumor, often secondary to chronic
hepatitis or cirrhosis
, 3. Hepatitis
Types & Transmission:
Hep A: Fecal-oral route; usually acute
Hep B: Blood, sexual contact, perinatal; may become chronic
Hep C: Blood; high risk of chronic infection
Hep D: Requires Hep B; worsens prognosis
Hep E: Fecal-oral, rare in developed countries
Symptoms:
Fatigue, malaise
Nausea, vomiting
Jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes)
Summary Notes
1. Introduction
The liver is a vital organ responsible for metabolism, detoxification, bile production, and
storage of nutrients.
Liver disorders can range from acute infections to chronic liver failure, significantly
impacting overall health.
2. Common Liver Disorders
Disorder Description
Hepatitis Inflammation of the liver, usually viral (Hep A, B, C, D, E)
Cirrhosis Chronic liver disease with fibrosis and impaired function
Fatty Liver Disease Accumulation of fat in liver cells (Alcoholic or Non-alcoholic)
Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular carcinoma) Malignant tumor, often secondary to chronic
hepatitis or cirrhosis
, 3. Hepatitis
Types & Transmission:
Hep A: Fecal-oral route; usually acute
Hep B: Blood, sexual contact, perinatal; may become chronic
Hep C: Blood; high risk of chronic infection
Hep D: Requires Hep B; worsens prognosis
Hep E: Fecal-oral, rare in developed countries
Symptoms:
Fatigue, malaise
Nausea, vomiting
Jaundice (yellowing of skin/eyes)
