Acute Liver Failure Treatment by Dr Apurv Deshpande is a rare condition which can occur quickly in a healthy person, but it can be life-threatening. It needs to be diagnosed by an Acute Liver Failure specialist. It is a loss of liver function that occurs rapidly within days or weeks, and usually seen in people who have no pre-existing liver disease. It happens when the liver abruptly loses its ability to function. Acute liver failure is less common as compared to chronic liver failure, which begins more slowly.
What causes acute liver failure?
Acute liver failure happens when liver cells are weakened significantly and are no longer able to function. Acute liver failure can be caused by hepatitis, by taking medicines such as acetaminophen, or because of Autoimmune diseases. In some cases, the cause of the disease remains unknown. An Acute Liver Failure specialist can diagnose and tell the exact cause behind the liver failure.
Potential causes include:
- Diseases of the veins in the liver
- Metabolic disease
- Infection (sepsis) and shock can severely reduce blood flow to the liver, causing liver failure.
When to visit a doctor?
If you come across a person who suddenly develops yellowing of the eyes or skin, tenderness in the upper stomach, or any unusual changes in mental state or behaviour, he/she may visit Dr Apurv Deshpandehe is a Acute Liver Failure doctor in pune. Keep in mind that this condition can develop quickly even in a healthy person, and can be life-threatening.
What are the symptoms of acute liver failure?
- Diarrhea
- Discomfort on your right side, just below your ribs
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
