Liver failure :
Liver failure refers to the inability of liver to perform its essential functions, which can happen gradually or rapidly. It is the end stage of chronic liver disease. The person with liver failure exhibits symptoms like jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, edema in the abdomen, hands, feet, easy bleeding, blood in stools and vomiting, low urine output, shortness of the breath, itchy skin with no rash, dark urine, unexplained weight loss, nausea, the upper abdominal pain, visible blood vessels, redness on the palms. The conditions like alcohol-induced hepatitis, viral infections, which include hepatitis A, B, D, and E, autoimmune biliary disease, genetic disorders, cancer, heart stroke, and toxic hepatitis lead to cirrhosis. They can be diagnosed through blood tests, physical examination, ultrasound scans, CT-scans, and liver biopsy. Treatment plans include management of complications, medical management and liver transplantation if necessary. Early diagnosis of the condition by a Gastroenterologist may minimize the damage to the liver and reduce fatal complications like cerebral edema, GI bleeding, chronic kidney failure, and reduced immunity.