The liver is one of the body’s most powerful organs — filtering toxins, storing energy, and keeping countless systems in balance. But when the liver becomes damaged, the effects can ripple through the entire body in serious and sometimes life-threatening ways. In this lesson, we’ll break down the key liver disorders, from cirrhosis and portal hypertension to hepatic encephalopathy and ascites, so you can recognize their signs, understand their causes, and connect them to patient care.
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