Acute Liver Failure

Acute liver failure is loss of liver function that occurs rapidly — in days or weeks —usually in a person who has no pre-existing liver disease. Acute liver failure is less common than chronic liver failure, which develops more slowly.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of acute liver failure may include:

When to see a doctor

Acute liver failure can develop quickly in an otherwise healthy person, and it is life-threatening. Make an appointment with your doctor if you have above signs or symptoms.

Causes

Acute liver failure occurs when liver cells are damaged significantly and are no longer able to function. Potential causes include:

Many cases of acute liver failure have no apparent cause.

Complications

Acute liver failure often causes complications, including:

Tests and diagnosis

Tests and procedures used to diagnose acute liver failure include:

Treatments and drugs

Treatments for acute liver failure

Treatments for complications

Your doctor will work to control signs and symptoms you’re experiencing and try to prevent complications caused by acute liver failure. This care may include:

Prevention

 

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *