Liver disease is characterized by damage to the liver impeding liver function. Symptoms of liver disease vary, but may include abdominal pain, jaundice, weight loss, ascites (fluid retention) and confusion.
There are many different causes of liver disease, but among the most common are hepatitis and alcoholism. Liver disease is typically divided into 4 stages with progressing fibrotic (scarring) changes with the most severe end stage disease being called cirrhosis.
Conventional treatment for liver disease includes antiviral medication, steroids, lactulose, paracentesis, and transplant.
Stem cell research for liver disease is focused on improving liver function to decrease the amount of toxins that build up in the body and improve the quality of life for patients.
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