Fatty liver disease is silently becoming one of the most common yet overlooked health issues today. It happens when excess ...

They may feel your abdomen to see if it’s painful or enlarged. Your provider may also order tests to help diagnose fatty ...

Alcoholic fatty liver disease represents the first ... Medical examination often reveals an enlarged liver, prompting further testing. Liver cancer carries a poor prognosis when diagnosed at ...

If fatty liver disease progresses to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) or liver fibrosis, symptoms may include abdominal swelling (ascites), enlarged spleen, yellowing of the skin and eyes ...

The production of foie gras requires gavage, the forceful and often violent overfeeding of ducks or geese via a tube inserted into their throats, which causes an enlarged, fatty liver. Fowl raised for ...

Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) is a growing global health concern, and it can be life-threatening if left untreated. The liver plays a vital role in processing alcohol, but too much drinking can ...

Dr. Samir Softic is a board-certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist with Pikeville Medical Center. He has worked at ...