Liver Disease
The liver is an organ in the upper right-hand part of your abdomen. It sits under the diaphragm, and on top of the stomach, right kidney and intestines. The liver has more than 500 vital functions. All the blood leaving the stomach and intestines passes through the liver. The liver processes this blood. It breaks down, balances, and creates nutrients. It also processes medicines and other chemicals.
When the liver isn't functioning properly, you may exhibit the following symptoms:
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A yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
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Cholestasis
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Liver enlargement
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Portal hypertension
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Esophageal varices
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Fluid buildup in the belly (ascites)
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Hepatic encephalopathy
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Liver failure
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Abnormal bleeding
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Severe itching
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Extreme tiredness (fatigue)
Chronic liver disease, known as cirrhosis, is commonly caused by:
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Hepatitis and other viruses
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Long-term alcohol abuse
If you exhibit symptoms, your provider may order a liver biopsy, liver function tests, an ultrasound, a CT scan or MRI, an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP), or an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS).
Adnan Elghezewi, MD, FACP, MPH
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- Marshall Internal Medicine 304.691.1000
Wesam M. Frandah, MD
Clinical Interests:
- Gastroenterology
- GI Polyp & Tumor Removal
- Hepatitis C
- Interventional Endoscopy
Locations:
- Marshall Gastroenterology & Hepatology 304.691.1000
Mujtaba Mohamed, MD
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Locations:
- Marshall Gastroenterology & Hepatology 304.691.1000
Yasmeen Obeidat, MD
Clinical Interests:
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- Marshall Gastroenterology & Hepatology 304.691.1000
- Marshall Internal Medicine - Teays Valley 304.691.6910
Pramod Pantangi, MD
Clinical Interests:
- Abdominal Care
- Digestive Health
- Gastroenterology
- GERD
- Hepatitis C
- Telemedicine
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Ahmed M. Sherif, MD, AGAF, FASGE
Clinical Interests:
Locations:
- Marshall Gastroenterology & Hepatology 304.691.1000
- Marshall Internal Medicine - Teays Valley 304.691.6910
Marc A. Subik, MD
Clinical Interests:
- Abdominal Care
- Digestive Health
- Gastroenterology
- GERD
- Hepatitis C
- Telemedicine
Locations:
- Marshall Gastroenterology & Hepatology 304.691.1000
Umapathy Sundaram, MD, AGAF
Clinical Interests:
Locations:
- Marshall Gastroenterology & Hepatology 304.691.1000
Sandeep Verma, MD
Clinical Interests:
- Clinical Research
- Digestive Health
- Eating Disorders
- Gastroenterology
- Gastrointestinal Motility
- Infectious Disease
- Telemedicine
Locations:
- Marshall Gastroenterology & Hepatology 304.691.1000
Marshall Gastroenterology & Hepatology
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Marshall Health-Teays Valley Main Building
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