Diagnosing Liver Disease

The liver is very well connected to the other organs and systems in your body. This is the reason why it is very difficult to diagnose a disease that is connected to the liver. The only way to find out for certain that the disease is indeed related to the liver is by doing a very thorough examination. It is not uncommon for a person who is suffering from a liver disease to experience symptoms that is characteristic of another disorder relating another organ or system.

Medical History

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Since the symptoms of liver disease are very subtle, it is very difficult to diagnose during its early stages. This is why it is very important to have routine checkups, along with urine and blood samples if you know that you have a family history of liver disorders. Liver problems can also occur in situations where a person?s diabetes is poorly controlled.

Physical Exam

There are many symptoms that may show up during a physical examination that will indicate possible liver problems. Some of the possible symptoms that may be detected if you have liver problems would be enlarged lymph nodes. This could be caused by a secondary bacterial infection. Other symptoms include bruising and a high fever.

Urinalysis

There are many things a urine examination can tell about what is going on with the body. They can tell us what types of toxins there might be in the body, as well as tell what your body is lacking.

Blood Panel

Getting a complete blood count, as well as a biochemistry panel done by your health care provider would be a smart decision if you know that you are at risk for a potential liver disorder. This is to make sure that you are in good health and that your liver is in good working order. If you are already suffering from any symptoms that might indicate a liver disorder, then you should get these tests performed as soon as possible.

Diagnosing Liver Disease

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