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What is the role of the liver in the human body
Published on March 22, 2023 · Dr. Medical Clinic & Lab
The liver is an organ located on the right side of the abdomen and is the largest gland in the body, connected to the digestive system.
Its most important functions are producing proteins, processing the components of food and eliminating the body’s metabolic waste products.
Liver disease can be inherited (genetic) or caused by a range of factors that damage the liver, such as viruses and alcohol use.
Some of the main liver diseases are:
HepatitisCirrhosisHepatic encephalopathyAutoimmune liver diseasesMetastasesCaroli syndromeReye syndrome
These diseases have many symptoms, but the main ones include:
Abdominal pain and swellingYellowing of the skin and eyesItchy skinDark urineChronic fatigueNausea or vomiting
The liver check package gives you more detailed information and helps in screening for diseases that can affect the liver.
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