Learn about the different types of liver diseases, their causes, and symptoms in this informative overview. Early detection and treatment are crucial in preventing liver damage and improving outcomes. Regular check-ups and a healthy lifestyle can help prevent liver diseases. https://www.livertransplantinternational.com/liver-diseases/

1. Overview of
Liver
Diseases

2. Introduction
•Liver is an important organ
that performs crucial
functions in the body
•Liver diseases are
becoming increasingly
common worldwide
•This presentation will
provide an overview of liver
diseases and their causes

3. Types of Liver Diseases
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
• Alcoholic liver disease (ALD)
• Viral hepatitis (hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E)
• Autoimmune hepatitis
• Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC)
• Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC)
• Hemochromatosis
• Wilson's disease

4. Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
(NAFLD)
• The most common liver disease in the world
• Caused by the accumulation of fat in the liver
• Associated with obesity, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome

5. Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD)
• Caused by excessive alcohol consumption
• Can range from fatty liver to alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis

6. Viral Hepatitis
• Hepatitis A: transmitted through contaminated food and water
• Hepatitis B: transmitted through blood and bodily fluids
• Hepatitis C: transmitted through blood and bodily fluids
• Hepatitis D: only occurs in people with hepatitis B
• Hepatitis E: transmitted through contaminated food and water

7. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
• A rare autoimmune disease that affects the bile ducts
• Can lead to cirrhosis if left untreated

8. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
• A rare disease that causes inflammation and scarring of the bile
ducts
• Can lead to cirrhosis if left untreated

9. Hemochromatosis
• A genetic disorder that causes the body to absorb too much iron
• Can lead to cirrhosis if left untreated

10. Wilson's Disease
• A genetic disorder that causes copper to accumulate in the liver
• Can lead to cirrhosis if left untreated

11. Conclusion
• Liver diseases are becoming increasingly common worldwide
• Early detection and treatment can prevent liver damage and
improve outcomes
• Regular check-ups and a healthy lifestyle can help prevent liver
diseases.