Liver disease and its comorbidities

Liver disease doesn't always cause noticeable signs and symptoms. When they do occur, they may include:

• Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (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

Liver disease affects approximately 2 billion people. There are various types of liver disease, such as

• Alcohol-related liver disease

• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

• Hepatitis

• Haemochromatosis

• Primary biliary cirrhosis

Liver disease can result in several comorbidities. The most common comorbidities include:

• Obesity

• Type 2 diabetes mellitus

• Metabolic syndrome

• Obstructive sleep apnea

• Chronic kidney disease (CKD)

• Cardiovascular disease