Liver transplantation is a treatment option intended for patients with severe liver failure or certain liver diseases that do not respond to other treatments.
The rate of liver recovery depends on the extent of the damage and the individual's health condition. A healthy liver can regenerate and repair damage effectively,
Liver values can be elevated for many reasons, such as excessive alcohol use, side effects of medication, fatty liver, or hepatitis. Elevated values may indicate liver dysfunction.
An adult human liver weighs on average about 1–1.5 kilograms. The liver is the largest internal organ in the body.
Symptoms of liver cancer can include abdominal pain, especially under the right rib cage, weight loss, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes),
To reduce bilirubin, it is important to treat the underlying causes of its elevation. This may include medication, lifestyle changes,
The decrease in liver values depends on many factors, such as the original reason for the increase and the individual's health condition. Generally,
An ALAT value is considered too high when it exceeds the laboratory's reference values, which are usually about 10–70 U/L for men and 7–45 U/L for women.
Normal values for GT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) vary by age and gender, but generally are under 60 U/L for men and under 40 U/L for women.
Lowering liver values often requires lifestyle changes, such as limiting alcohol consumption, a healthy diet, and exercise. In some cases, medication or other medical treatment may be necessary.
To lower the ALAT value, it is important to identify and treat the cause of its increase. Common ways to reduce the value
The diagnosis of cirrhosis is based on symptoms, medical examination, and results from laboratory tests, such as liver function tests. Ultrasound, computed tomography (CT),