Category Liver

Common symptoms of liver diseases that you may not know

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF LIVER DISEASE COMMON SYMPTOMS OF LIVER DISEASE The following are the most common symptoms of liver disease Jaundice Dark Urine Itching Lethargy Increasing tiredness Altered sleep pattern Vomiting of Blood Confusion or talking irrelevantly Drowsiness Abdominal distension…

Functions of the liver that you should know

FUNCTIONS OF THE LIVER The liver performs a host of functions (well over 500) but the basic ones are: Production of plasma proteins: Factor 1 and 2: Clotting proteins that are responsible for ensuring that the blood can clot following…

How does the liver work?

The liver is the largest organ in the body (weighing about1.2 to 1.5kg). It is located on the right side of the abdomen, directly beneath the right lung, and is protected by the lower half of the rib cage. It…

How Exercise Improves Your Liver Health

The muscles in the human body work on a simple principle, if you don’t use them, you lose them. Unless you’re blessed with a powerhouse of metabolism, eating well and staying trim is going to need some effort from your…

Viral Hepatitis: What You Should Know

With the entire world under the spell of a viral pandemic, people across the social diaspora got a rude wake-up call in terms of personal health. Staying informed on safety measures and healthcare protocols is the need of the hour,…