Hepatitis A
Acute viral infection
A highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. It spreads through contaminated food and water and typically causes acute inflammation of the liver.
THE VITAL ORGAN LIVER
The Liver: Your Body's Vital Processor
The liver is one of the most important organs in your body, performing hundreds of essential functions to keep you healthy.
Your liver filters your blood, detoxifies harmful substances, produces essential proteins, stores vitamins and minerals, and helps digest food. When liver function is compromised, it can affect your entire body.
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Yadav specializes in diagnosing and treating all types of liver diseases, from common conditions like fatty liver disease to more complex issues requiring transplantation.
Common Liver Diseases
Understanding the various conditions that can affect liver health and function
Hepatitis B
Can become chronic
A serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It can become chronic, leading to liver failure, cirrhosis, or liver cancer if not treated properly.
Hepatitis C
Often asymptomatic
A viral infection that causes liver inflammation and can lead to serious liver damage. Many people with hepatitis C don’t know they’re infected because they don’t develop symptoms.
Recognizing Liver Disease: Symptoms &
Warning Signs
Early detection of liver problems can significantly improve treatment outcomes
Common Symptoms
Signs that may indicate liver dysfunction
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- Abdominal pain and swelling
- Swelling in the legs and ankles
- Itchy skin
- Dark urine color
- Pale stool color
- Chronic fatigue
- Nausea or vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Tendency to bruise easily
If you experience any of these symptoms, especially in combination, consult a healthcare professional promptly.
When to see a Doctor
Situations requiring immediate medical attention
- Severe abdominal pain that makes it difficult to sit still
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice)
- High fever with shivering
- Extreme fatigue that prevents daily activities
- Confusion, disorientation, or drowsiness
- Black, tarry stools or bloody vomit
- Rapid weight loss without trying
Diagnostic Procedures
Advanced techniques to accurately diagnose liver conditions
Blood Tests
Liver function assessment
Comprehensive blood panels to evaluate liver enzyme levels, protein production, and other markers of liver health. These tests can detect inflammation, damage, and functional impairment.
- • Liver enzyme tests (ALT, AST)
- • Bilirubin levels
- • Albumin and total protein
- • Viral hepatitis screening
- • Autoimmune markers
Imaging Studies
Visualizing liver structure
Non-invasive imaging techniques to visualize the liver’s structure, detect abnormalities, and assess the extent of damage or disease progression.
- • Ultrasound
- • CT scan
- • MRI
- • Fibroscan (transient elastography)
- • MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography)
Liver Biopsy
Definitive tissue analysis
A procedure to obtain a small sample of liver tissue for microscopic examination. This provides definitive information about the type and extent of liver disease.
- • Percutaneous biopsy
- • Transjugular biopsy
- • Laparoscopic biopsy
- • Histological examination
- • Staging and grading of disease