Tylenol (Acetaminophen) Liver Damage

Abdominal pain can have many causes that range from mild to severe. Some of these causes include:

• Bloating
• Gas
• Colitis
• Endometriosis
• Food poisoning
• GERD
• IBS (irritable bowel syndrome)
• Ovarian cysts
• Abdominal adhesions
• Diverticulitis
• Crohn's disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Gallbladder disease
• Liver disease
• Cancers

Signs and symptoms of the more serious causes include:

• Dehydration
• Bloody or black tarry stools
• Severe abdominal pain
• Pain with no urination or painful urination.

Treatment for abdominal pain depends upon the cause.

Bilirubin is a waste product of the normal breakdown of red blood cells in the liver. Normal bilirubin levels vary from lab to lab, and range from around 0.2 to 1.2 mg/dL. High levels of bilirubin can be diabnosed with a bilirubin blood test. Causes of elevated levels of bilirubin in the blood can be caused by infections, viral hepatitis, anemia, genetic diseases, and liver problems. Symptoms of elevated bilirubin levels depend on the cause; however, jaundice is a common sign. Treatment for elevated bilirubin levels depend on the cause.

Headaches can be divided into two categories: primary headaches and secondary headaches. Migraine headaches, tension headaches, and cluster headaches are considered primary headaches. Secondary headaches are caused by disease. Headache symptoms vary with the headache type. Over-the-counter pain relievers provide short-term relief for most headaches.

Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver due to the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is usually spread by blood transfusion, hemodialysis, and needle sticks, especially with intravenous drug abuse. Symptoms of chronic hepatitis include fatigue, fever, muscle aches, loss of appetite, and fever. Chronic hepatitis C may be cured in most individuals with drugs that target specific genomes of hepatitis C.

Jaundice (hyperbilirubinemia) in adults may be caused by a variety of medical diseases or conditions. Some cases of jaundice can be managed at home with a doctor's supervision, while other causes of jaundice may be life-threatening. Symptoms of jaundice are:

• Yellow skin
• Yellowing of the whites of the eyes
• Pale colored stools
• Dark urine
• Itchy skin
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Rectal bleeding

Treatment of jaundice is focused on the disease or condition that is causing jaundice.

Liver biopsy is a procedure used to remove a small piece of liver tissue for examination for signs of disease or damage to the liver. Preparation for liver biopsy includes discontinuing certain medications. The techniques used to perform liver biopsy include percutaneous liver biopsy, transvenous liver biopsy, and laparoscopic liver biopsy. Recovery from liver biopsy are generally one to two days. Certain risks are associated with liver biopsy.

An initial step in detecting liver damage is a simple blood test to determine the presence of certain liver enzymes in the blood. Under normal circumstances, these enzymes reside within the cells of the liver. But when the liver is injured, these enzymes are spilled into the blood stream, and can lead to diseases like fatty liver, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and hepatitis. Several medications also can increase liver enzyme test results.

Liver disease can be cause by a variety of things including infection (hepatitis), diseases such as:

• gallstones,
• high cholesterol or triglycerides,
• blood flow obstruction to the liver, and
• toxins (medications and chemicals).

Symptoms of liver disease depends upon the cause; however, common symptoms may include

• nausea,
• vomiting,
• upper right abdominal pain, and
• jaundice.

Treatment depends upon the cause of the liver disease.

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A liver transplant may be needed when the liver functions inadequately. Patients on the waiting list for a liver transplant are given a priority score based on their creatinine, bilirubin, and INR. Complications of liver transplantation include rejection of the donor organ and infection.

Migraine headaches are severe headaches that are sensitive to light, sounds, and smells. Some people who suffer from migraines also have severe head pain. People also have symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Common migraine triggers may include:

• Certain foods
• Dehydration
• Changes in barometric pressure
• Stress
• Other phenomenon

They are diagnosed by a doctor if the headache pattern fits established migraine headache criteria. Over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications are sometime used to treat acute migraines. To prevent or reduce the frequency and severity of them doctors recommend supplements and prescription medications, for example:

• Blood pressure drugs
• Anti-seizure drugs
• Antidepressants

Lifestyle modification helps in migraine management. Many people who suffer from migraines get relief from their condition by keeping a headache diary, identifying and avoiding triggers, and taking appropriate medication.