Abstract

Introduction: Liver is the largest organ in the body which is the main organ of metabolism and energy production. Any disruption in anatomical, physiological and functional aspects of liver leads to disease condition. Acute and chronic liver diseases can interfere with the functions of the liver and thereby cause symptoms. Liver disease rates are steadily increasing over the years. Chronic liver disease occurs throughout the world irrespective of age, sex, region or race. The most common liver diseases are of various types which include acute hepatitis, chronic hepatitis, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis and cancer.

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