Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be a symptom of liver disease. However, not everyone with liver disease experiences itching, and the specific causes of this itching are unknown. This article looks at the ...
Itchy hands and feet are commonly mistaken for dry skin, allergies, or minor irritations. However, when the itching is persistent, unexplained, and occurs without a visible rash, it could signal an ...
The causes of skin itching, or pruritis, are usually harmless. They are often temporary issues such as dry skin or a bug bite. Less commonly, nerves, kidneys, thyroid, or liver issues can cause ...
Recognizing early liver disease signs is crucial as many conditions develop silently. Persistent fatigue, jaundice, abdominal swelling, confusion, fre ...
People with cirrhosis may experience skin symptoms such as rashes, changes in color, or paper money skin. It’s important to see a doctor if you’re experiencing these symptoms. Symptoms affecting the ...
Obeticholic acid, which is marketed as Ocaliva as a treatment for a type of liver disease known as primary biliary cholangitis, has come under scrutiny recently. Although the US Food and Drug ...
When the liver is damaged, bilirubin builds up in the bloodstream and causes the skin and the whites of the eyes to turn yellow. This yellow color is often first seen on the face, hands, and feet.
Itchy skin, or pruritus, can be a symptom of some cancers, including blood-related, skin, liver, gallbladder, and bile-duct cancer cancers. However, other causes of itching are more common. Itching ...
Tamil actor Abhinay's death at 44 has left fans heartbroken, and it also highlights a quiet killer: liver cirrhosis. Doctors ...
Q: What are the early signs and symptoms of liver cancer that individuals should be aware of? Early detection of liver cancer ...
CymaBay Therapeutics has always believed in its liver disease med seladelpar, even after a 2019 failure in nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Now, the drug has shown its mettle in a phase 3 study of ...