Liver disease and jaundice at a Glance
Most common causes
- Fatty liver
- Viral hepatitis
- Alcohol-related liver problems
- Gallstone-related blockage
- Certain medicines or infections
When to seek medical attention
- Yellow eyes or skin
- Dark urine with pale stools
- Swelling of the abdomen
- Vomiting blood
- Drowsiness or confusion (urgent)
Specialist: Dr Reeshav Kankan Sarmah · Gastroenterology
What is Liver disease and jaundice?
The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood and helps digestion. When it is affected — by fatty liver, viral hepatitis, alcohol, a blockage or other causes — it may not show symptoms at first, or it may cause jaundice (yellowing of the eyes and skin), fatigue, poor appetite or upper-right abdominal discomfort. Jaundice in particular always needs evaluation. Many liver conditions, especially fatty liver, are very manageable when found early, which is why prompt assessment matters.
Common Causes
Fatty Liver
- • Often silent
- • Linked to weight, diabetes and lifestyle
- • Increasingly common
Viral Hepatitis
- • Jaundice
- • Fatigue
- • Poor appetite
- • Needs testing and care
Alcohol-related
- • Liver strain from alcohol
- • Fatigue
- • Abdominal discomfort
Blockage (Gallstones) / Medicines
- • Jaundice with pale stools and dark urine
- • Drug or infection-related liver effects
Symptoms That Should Not Be Ignored
- ▸ Yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)
- ▸ Dark urine with pale-coloured stools
- ▸ Swelling of the abdomen or legs
- ▸ Vomiting blood, or black, tarry stools
- ▸ Drowsiness, confusion or severe weakness (urgent)
- ▸ Persistent fatigue with poor appetite and upper-right pain
How Doctors Evaluate Liver disease and jaundice
Your consultation may include: a history of symptoms, lifestyle and medicines, examination, blood tests for liver function, viral hepatitis testing when relevant, and an ultrasound of the abdomen. This identifies the cause and guides treatment, which for many liver conditions is highly effective when started early.
Frequently Asked Questions
Liver disease and jaundice Care in Guwahati
Patients from GS Road, Dispur, Ganeshguri, Six Mile, Beltola, Christian Basti, Maligaon and Chandmari can consult our Gastroenterology specialist at Healthwrx. Expert liver care close to home.
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Common Questions
When is a liver problem an emergency?
Seek urgent care for jaundice with drowsiness or confusion, vomiting blood, black stools, or abdominal swelling with severe weakness.
Which doctor treats liver problems and jaundice?
A gastroenterologist diagnoses and treats liver problems, fatty liver and jaundice.
Can liver problems be treated?
Yes. Many liver conditions, especially fatty liver, are very manageable when found and treated early.