what are the most common causes of liver irritation?
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drinking too much alcohol
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Cirrhosis of the liver, which can result in liver failure and need for a transplant is probably the most prevalent,however,alcohol can cause an enlarged heart leading to heart failure.Pancreatitis can also and is very serious.Check out AA.
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Could be anything from a mild form of urticaria (hives; some people itch without the actual hives forming), to thyroiditis to liver or kidney disease to dry skin.
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Melanin caused by exposure to the sun (like freckles or age spots). Try a product for alleviating liver spots (anti aging products mostly). They often occur during the summer or in pregnancy due to hormonal changes. Try staying out of the sun & consult you doctor if worried at all.
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Usually end stage liver disease has a lot of causes to mention: infections (viral, including HAV,  HBV, HCV (rarely), HDV, HEV, bacterial, rickettsial, parasitic), drugs and toxins, ischemia (shock), Budd-Chiari syndrome,idiopathic chronic active hepatitis, acute Wilson's disease, microvesicular fat syndromes (Reye's syndrome, acute fatty liver of pregnancy). For all the mentioned diseases, if they are left untreated and not given full attention they will lead to END STAGE LIVER DISEASE. So it purely depends on what age the individual contracted the disease. For instance if that individual took a medication that is toxic to the liver at a very young age,then develop the signs and symptoms of liver pathology and neglect it then there is a likelihood that the individual will further go into complication leading to end stage liver disease. So its important for you to know  what is the causes of every disease I mentioned earlier. For that it will give you an idea what are the factors involved leading to it. I hope I have given you enough information and if you have more feel free to ask me. Good Luck...
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if possible use liniment such as omega pain reliever, salonpas and other externally applied so as not to cause irritation on your chronic liver desease.
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With "liver problems" you can expect alot of other problems because your liver is like a filter for the blood taking out the impurities in your body.  You can get ammonia build up in your system.  Usually, people who have these dermis problems (itchy, dry, flaky skin) with liver disease are put on lactalose; it's nothing but a laxative but it helps clear out your liver by eliminating more often.  You must have a doctor to help you with this disease who understands the problems you're experience.  Yes, hot weather will make us all itchy!  You can elevate your fluids, bathe with mild soaps in tipid water.  Wear natural fibers; this will help absorb and evaporate your natural moisture.  Educate yourself about your liver disease.  That's the best thing you can do for YOU!  God Bless.
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Yeah, as others said. It's most probably "jaundice" \n\nSomeone has explained what jaundice is, previously. So yeah, i wont repeat.\n\nIt could be a sign of some form of liver problem or it could be benign. It's best to go to see the doctor about that if she is worried. Otherwise, wait for a few days and consult a doctor if it gets worse. \n\nAnd i hope she gets well soon. =)
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Toxic levels of Tylenol will deplete the liver of an major anti-oxidant, called glutathione.  The accumulation of oxidative radicals will destroy the liver.  The first sign will be jaundice and fatigue-Unfortunately, by this time its too late to save the liver, the damage is already done.  The mortality rate from this level of damage nears 100%.
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Here are three - the AHA one is the best of them, in my opinion.... Beware "statin" drugs...they can cause irrevocable damage to your liver.....Just bare that in mind.   :O)   Good luck\n\nhttp://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1516\n\nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cholesterol.html\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/diseases_and_conditions/cholesterol.htm
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Yep, too much alcohol consumption will pickle your liver, cause cirrhosis and in turn cause jaundice. You do have to be a very heavy drinker for a fairly long period of time for this to happen, unless your liver is already compromised and unhealthy.
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Cirrhosis is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrotic scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules, leading to progressive loss of liver function. Cirrhosis is most commonly caused by alcoholism and hepatitis C, and was the 12th leading cause of death in the United States in 2000. Ascites is the most common complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor quality of life, increased risk of infections, and a poor long term outcome. In advanced stages of cirrhosis, the condition is irreversible and the only option would be a liver transplant.\n\nFor any other details you may require please visit website-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirhosis-
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that should be jaundice and diabetes.....\n\nWhat are the symptoms of jaundice?\nThe following are the most common symptoms of jaundice. However, each baby may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: \n\n*yellow coloring of the baby's skin - usually beginning on \nthe face and moving down the body\n\n*poor feeding or lethargy \n\nSymptoms of jaundice may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your baby's physician for a diagnosis.\nhttp://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_newborn/ncomjaun.cfm\n\nJaundice can turn the skin and sclerae yellow. In addition, stool can become light in color, even clay-colored because of the absence of bilirubin that normally gives stool its brown color. The urine may turn dark or brownish in color. This occurs when the bilirubin that is building up in the blood begins to be excreted from the body in the urine. Just as in feces, the bilirubin turns the urine brown.\n\nBesides the cosmetic issues of looking yellow and having dark urine and light stools, the symptom that is associated most frequently associated with jaundice or cholestasis is itching, medically known as pruritus. The itching associated with jaundice and cholestasis can sometimes be so severe that it causes patients to scratch their skin “raw,” have trouble sleeping, and, rarely, even to commit suicide.\n\nIt is the disease causing the jaundice that causes most problems associated with jaundice. Specifically, if the jaundice is due to liver disease, the patient may have symptoms or signs of liver disease or cirrhosis. (Cirrhosis represents advanced liver disease.) The symptoms and signs of liver disease and cirrhosis include fatigue, swelling of the ankles, muscle wasting, ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdominal cavity), mental confusion or coma, and bleeding into the intestines.\n\nIf the jaundice is caused by blockage of the bile ducts, no bile enters the intestine. Bile is necessary for digesting fat in the intestine and releasing vitamins from within it so that the vitamins can be absorbed into the body. Therefore, blockage of the flow of bile can lead to deficiencies of certain vitamins. For example, there may be a deficiency of vitamin K that prevents proteins that are needed for normal clotting of blood to be made by the liver, and, as a result, uncontrolled bleeding may occur.\nhttp://www.medicinenet.com/jaundice/page2.htm\n\nWhat Are the Symptoms of Jaundice?\n\nSymptoms of jaundice include:\n\nYellow discoloring of the skin, whites of the eyes and mucus membranes \nDark urine \nNausea \nItching \nLight-colored stool (white, gray or yellow) \nAbdominal pain or swelling \nhttp://www.webmd.com/content/article/90/100606.htm\n\nJaundice symptoms\nExtreme weakness, headache, fever\nThe symptoms of jaundice are extreme weakness, headache, fever, loss of appetite, severe constipation, nausea, and yellow discoloration of the eyes, tongue, skin, and urine. \n\nDull pain in the liver region\nThe patient may also feel a dull pain in the liver region. Obstructive jaundice may be associated with intense itching.\nhttp://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Jaundice.html\n\nSome diabetes symptoms include:\n\nFrequent urination \nExcessive thirst \nExtreme hunger \nUnusual weight loss \nIncreased fatigue \nIrritability \nBlurry vision \nhttp://paulspicks.com/sponsors/prds/dia.asp\n\nCommon symptoms of diabetes are increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, unusual weight loss, fatigue, and irritability. These symptoms are caused by the body's response to high blood sugar levels.\n\nOther signs of type 2 diabetes may include:\n\nFrequent infections and cuts and bruises that heal slowly. \nBlurred vision. \nTingling or numbness in the hands or feet. \nSkin, gum, or bladder infections that recur. \nVaginal yeast infections. \nIn type 2 diabetes, the blood sugar level rises so slowly that symptoms often are not present in the early stages of the disease. As a resu
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Hoodia causes liver damage. I found info on hoodia at http://www.toloseweight.org/hoodia.html
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Reye's Syndrome, as the previous answers stated, it is effects the liver ..........
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The major health risks of alcoholism include liver disease, heart disease, certain forms of cancer, pancreatitis, and nervous system disorders. These conditions often develop gradually and may become evident only after long-term heavy drinking. The liver is particularly vulnerable to diseases related to heavy drinking, most commonly, alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation) or cirrhosis (scarring of the liver).
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It is Jaundice, caused by liver failure.