Liver disease

Types of liver disease

Listed below are some specific types of liver disease. The links provide more detailed information about each type.

Alcohol-related liver disease where the liver is damaged after years of alcohol misuse, this can lead to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver)
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease a build-up of fat within liver cells, usually seen in overweight people or those who are obese
Hepatitis which is inflammation (swelling) of the liver caused by a viral infection or exposure to harmful substances such as alcohol
Haemochromatosis an inherited disorder where there's a gradual build-up of iron in the body, usually around the liver
Primary biliary cirrhosis a rare, long-term type of liver disease that damages the bile ducts in the liver

Its important to note that all types of liver disease can cause cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), not just alcohol-related liver disease.

Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018

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Overview

There are over 100 types of liver disease, which together affect at least 2 million people in the UK.

The liver

The liver is the second largest organ in the body. It works hard, performing hundreds of complex functions, including: fighting infections and illness removing toxins (poisons), such as alcohol ,from

Types of liver disease

Listed below are some specific types of liver disease. The links provide more detailed information about each type. Alcohol-related liver disease where the liver is damaged after years of alcohol m

Significant health problem

In the UK, liver disease is on the increase. Three of the main causes of liver disease are: obesity undiagnosed hepatitis infection alcohol misuse These causes of liver disease are all preventabl

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