What does liver failure mean?

Liver failure is a serious disease, usually caused by long-term inflammation, cirrhosis, alcoholism or viral infection. When the liver is damaged and cannot work normally, toxic substances will accumulate in the body, leading to multiple organ failure.

Symptoms of liver failure may be very serious, including nausea, vomiting, abdominal edema, extreme fatigue, liver pain and so on. In the most serious cases, patients may be confused and unconscious and need emergency treatment.

Liver failure can be prevented and treated in many ways, including controlling drinking, following a healthy diet plan, regular physical examination and vaccination against hepatitis B. For patients with liver failure, doctors will give medication, diet adjustment, surgery and other measures according to the condition.