This guide explains the essential functions of the liver, acting as a filtering and processing center for the body. It outlines the stages of liver disease, starting with inflammation and potentially progressing to severe cirrhosis, and identifies key contributors such as viral hepatitis, excessive alcohol consumption, and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), which is often linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes. The text highlights the difficulty in self-diagnosing early liver problems, stressing the importance of medical evaluation and routine blood tests. Finally, it offers a hopeful perspective, detailing advancements in treating liver conditions, including the liver's regenerative capacity, new medications for hepatitis and MASLD, and emphasizing the significant impact of lifestyle choices, like diet, exercise, and limiting alcohol and certain supplements, on maintaining liver health.
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