K75.8: Other specified inflammatory liver diseases

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 may become inflamed for various reasons. The liver can become inflamed due to drugs or other diseases, for example. It is also possible that the fat metabolism in your liver cells is abnormal. As a result, fat can pile up in the liver cells. The excess fat can damage the liver cells. As a result, the liver may become inflamed.

If your liver is inflamed, you may have abdominal pain or a high temperature. Sometimes you may also have a feeling of pressure in your abdomen.

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