Hepatology

Liver disease is the fifth commonest cause of death in the UK, and is growing at one of the fastest rates of any disease process.

A whole variety of problems can cause liver problems, not just alcohol. It can be caused by viral infections, inherited conditions, autoimmune diseases, medications and in association with obesity and diabetes.

Liver problems are often picked up by routine screening liver tests. In the earlier stages liver problems usually do not cause any symptoms. Once symptoms do occur the liver disease is usually very significant.

All liver diseases are treatable, and some curable, if the problem is picked up relatively early. By recognising problems or potential problems with the liver future health can be greatly improved by employing the correct treatments and lifestyle measures.

Advanced liver disease, or cirrhosis, requires careful monitoring to detect and treat potential problems such as liver cancer and internal bleeding.

Liver Disease and Treatment at The Princess Grace Hospital Liver specialists from London teaching hospitals see patients at The Princess Grace.

There are close links with the X-ray department with experienced liver radiologists performing ultrasound, CT and MRI scanning.

There is a dedicated nurse specialist, who in close liaison with the consultants has experience in treating and monitoring patients with viral hepatitis.

There are close links to a service specialising in dietary and lifestyle modifications for assisting in the treatment of some liver diseases

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