Liver Diseases

Liver diseases, also known as hepatic diseases, is any condition that impedes the proper functioning of the liver. The liver serves vital functions, such as regulating a majority of the blood's chemical levels and producing bile, which aids digestion and carries excess waste products out of the liver.

General Knowledge

Liver Diseases

Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT) Test: Why and How is it Done?

Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT) is also known as Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase. It is an enzyme found in the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and kidneys. It is also found in your blood and other bodily fluids. The Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase (GGT) test measures the amount of Gamma-Glutamyl Transpeptidase enzyme present in your blood. GGT works as a transport molecule that […]

Liver Diseases

What Is Fulminant Hepatitis?

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