What are the symptoms of liver diseases?
Early liver disease is often silent, with symptoms appearing as inflammation increases.
- Yellowing of the whites of the eyes and skin (jaundice)
- Dark yellow or cola-colored urine despite adequate water intake
- Pale, clay-colored stools and generalised persistent skin itching (pruritus)
- Persistent nausea, loss of appetite, and disgust towards oily food
- Dull ache or heaviness in the upper right side of the abdomen (under the ribs)
- Unexplained fatigue, weakness, and low stamina
- Abdominal bloating, swelling in the feet (edema), or easy bruising
Warning signs: go to hospital at once
These indicate acute liver failure or advanced cirrhosis requiring emergency intervention.
- Sudden confusion, disorientation, extreme sleepiness, or altered behavior (hepatic encephalopathy)
- Vomiting blood or passing black, tarry stools (bleeding esophageal varices)
- Rapidly worsening deep jaundice accompanied by high fever and severe vomiting
- Rapid abdominal swelling with fluid accumulation (tense ascites)
- Severe bleeding from gums, nose, or minor cuts that does not stop
Call 108 or go to the nearest emergency department.
The 3 phases of liver diseases
Steatosis & mild elevation
Fat deposits in liver cells. Reversible with dietary control, sugar management, and weight loss.
Hepatitis & jaundice
Active inflammation causing elevated enzymes (SGOT/SGPT), jaundice, and digestive intolerance.
Fibrosis monitoring
Long-term monitoring to arrest progression, protect liver parenchyma, and support regeneration.
Which test shows liver diseases?
Our diagnostic lab performs complete liver health evaluations with rapid turnaround.
| Test | Best time | What it tells you |
|---|---|---|
| Liver Function Test (LFT Panel) | Same visit | Measures total and direct bilirubin, SGOT (AST), SGPT (ALT), alkaline phosphatase, and protein/albumin |
| Viral Hepatitis Serology (Hep B, Hep C) | Same day | Detects viral hepatitis infections requiring specific antiviral management |
| Complete Blood Count & Platelets | Same visit | Screens for portal hypertension signs and bleeding tendencies |
| Lipid Profile & Fasting Blood Sugar | Same visit | Evaluates metabolic syndrome drivers of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease |
How is liver diseases treated?
Treatment addresses the underlying cause: antiviral therapy for viral hepatitis, strict abstinence from alcohol, metabolic correction and weight optimization for fatty liver, and hepatoprotective nutrition.
At Nareddy Care
- Comprehensive clinical assessment by Senior Consultant Physician Dr. Vishnu
- Same-visit liver enzyme and bilirubin profiling in our in-house laboratory
- Structured reversal protocols for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
- Vaccination against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B for children and adults
- Coordination with tertiary hepatology centers for advanced liver imaging and endoscopy
Do at home
- Eat a clean, freshly prepared, low-oil diet rich in fiber, green vegetables, and fruits
- Drink only boiled and filtered drinking water to prevent foodborne Hepatitis A and E
- Maintain a steady weight loss of 5–10% through daily brisk walking if diagnosed with fatty liver
- Take prescribed liver-supporting and metabolic medications consistently
Avoid
- Consuming alcohol in any quantity if you have fatty liver or elevated liver enzymes
- Taking unverified herbal powders or heavy metal concoctions that cause toxic liver injury
- Self-medicating with high doses of paracetamol or unprescribed antibiotics
- Eating street food, raw cut fruits, or drinking unfiltered water during monsoon peaks
How to prevent liver diseases
Hepatitis B vaccination (available at our clinic), safe food and water hygiene, avoiding alcohol, and keeping blood sugar, BP, and cholesterol well-controlled prevent liver damage.
Questions people ask
Is fatty liver dangerous?
Grade 1 fatty liver is very common and reversible with diet, exercise, and sugar control. Left unmanaged, it can progress to liver inflammation (NASH), fibrosis, and cirrhosis. Early physician intervention is key.
How is viral jaundice treated?
Jaundice caused by Hepatitis A or E is usually self-limiting with rest, hydration, light digestible food, and symptom relief. Hepatitis B and C require specific antiviral treatment and long-term monitoring.
Can I get my Liver Function Test (LFT) done at Nareddy Care?
Yes. Our on-site automated lab provides comprehensive LFT reports (bilirubin, SGOT, SGPT, alkaline phosphatase, albumin) within 1 to 2 hours.
Adults seeDr. Vishnu Anjan NareddyMD (General Medicine)Children seeDr. Bramhini NareddyMD (Paediatrics)