Acute Liver Failure

Acute Liver Failure

Your liver is a very important organ. It helps you break down food and can help fight germs. Your liver also removes harmful chemicals from the blood. Your liver may be damaged and suddenly stop working. This is acute liver failure or ALF. Harmful substances can build up in your body when your liver is damaged. This can cause more harm to your liver. This can also harm other parts of your body. Many things can cause ALF. Drinking too much alcohol, taking too much of certain drugs, or using some herbs may harm your liver. Other health problems like viruses or poor nutrition can also harm your liver. This can be a very serious condition.

Fight or prevent an infection,Stop your body from absorbing a poison,Help with bleeding problems,Help with swelling,Help your blood pressure

Swelling of the pancreas,Bleeding or anemia problems,Infection,Low blood sugar,Brain problems,Kidney problems

Ambulatory Care,Hepatic

Acute Hepatic Disease,Acute Hepatic Failure,Acute Liver Disease,ALF,Fulminant Hepatic Failure

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