What are the common diseases of the liver and biliary system?

Jun 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I often feel uncomfortable in my body, with a dull pain in the area of my liver. Therefore, I would like to ask, what are the common diseases of the liver and gallbladder?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jiang Chenggang
Common diseases of the liver and biliary system mainly include: 1. Hepatitis: Such as viral hepatitis, alcoholic hepatitis, drug-induced hepatitis, etc., which can affect normal liver function. 2. Cirrhosis: Usually develops from chronic hepatitis, leading to structural changes and impaired function of the liver. 3. Fatty liver: Caused by excessive accumulation of fat in the liver, which can progress to cirrhosis in severe cases. 4. Others include benign tumors such as liver cysts and hepatic hemangiomas. 5. Gallstones: Common symptoms include right upper quadrant abdominal pain, jaundice, etc. 6. Cholecystitis: Divided into acute and chronic types, characterized by right upper quadrant abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, etc. 7. Cholangitis: Associated with factors such as bile duct stones, which can cause biliary obstruction and jaundice. These common diseases of the liver and biliary system should be detected and treated promptly to maintain liver and biliary health.