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What does the liver do?
The liver is the largest internal organ in your body. The liver has a lot of vital functions. The liver is necessary for survival and there is currently no way to compensate for the absence of the liver.
It produces bile, a mixture of chemicals, which help in digestion
It helps in breaking down food to turn it into energy
The liver also acts as a filter and removes harmful substances from your blood.
It makes chemicals that help in fighting infection
It makes chemicals that are important for blood clotting
It stores iron, vitamins and other essential substances
What is a liver transplant?
A liver transplant is needed when a person’s liver fails to perform its functions and there is no hope that the functions will recover with medical treatment. Many diseases can cause liver failure. The commonest indication for a liver transplant is cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver. Common causes of liver cirrhosis are :
Chronic Hepatitis B
Chronic Hepatitis C
Alcoholic liver disease
Fatty liver disease
Genetic diseases
Autoimmune liver diseases
Liver transplants are also done for treatment of liver cancer, acute liver failure and certain bile duct diseases.
What are the results of liver transplantation?
Most patients return to a regular lifestyle six months to a year after a successful liver transplant. Eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and taking recommended medications are important factors to staying healthy. Nearly 90 percent of liver transplant patients are alive at one year after their transplant and nearly 75 percent alive five years after their transplants.