How Doctors Find Out You Have Liver Failure Early

Medical history: Doctors assess medical history to identify risk factors for liver disease.

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Physical examination: A thorough physical exam can reveal signs of liver damage, such as jaundice.

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Liver function tests: Blood tests, like ALT and AST, measure liver enzyme levels to assess liver function.

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Imaging tests: Ultrasound, CT, or MRI scans help doctors visualize the liver and detect damage.

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Liver biopsy: A liver biopsy can confirm liver damage and determine its cause.

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Blood clotting tests: Doctors assess blood clotting to evaluate the liver's ability to produce clotting factors.

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Albumin levels: Low albumin levels in the blood can indicate liver dysfunction.

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Imaging-guided biopsy: Imaging-guided biopsy helps doctors collect liver tissue samples for further analysis.

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FibroScan: FibroScan measures liver stiffness to assess fibrosis and cirrhosis.

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Comprehensive metabolic panel: A comprehensive metabolic panel helps doctors evaluate liver function and detect potential liver damage.

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