K77: Liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Liver disorders in diseases classified elsewhere represent a group of conditions where liver damage or dysfunction occurs secondary to other illnesses. These conditions involve different types of damage to the liver, including inflammation, scarring, or failure, caused by diseases that originate in other parts of the body but can affect the liver. Transmission depends on the underlying disease, which could stem from a variety of sources such as infections, immune disorders, metabolic abnormalities, or malignancies. Common symptoms may include jaundice, fatigue, abdominal pain or swelling, nausea, and weight loss. The progression and severity of these liver disorders also depend on the underlying condition and how well it's being managed. The patient's overall health, age, and other individual factors also play a role. Multiple systems can be afflicted when the liver is not functioning optimally, as it plays an integral role in digestion, filtering toxins, metabolizing medications, and much more.
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