K73: Chronic hepatitis, not elsewhere classified
K73.0: Chronic persistent hepatitis, not elsewhere classified
The liver is an important organ on the top right of the abdomen. For example, it helps with blood clotting and detoxifying the body. Nutrients from food are processed in the liver.
The liver can be damaged for many reasons and thus become inflamed. For example, these can be harmful substances or other diseases.
If the liver is inflamed, this can cause various symptoms. The skin sometimes turns yellow and becomes itchy. The urine may appear darker and the feces lighter than normal. You may feel tired and feeble.
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