Jay N. Yepuri, MD, MS, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and member of the Digestive Health Associates of Texas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. A liver function test checks how ...

Catch liver issues early with a simple Liver Function Test (LFT). Learn how this blood test helps detect liver damage before symptoms appear and who should get tested. The liver is one of the most ...

Researchers have recently created a blood test that can detect liver disease years before symptoms ever develop, helping pave the way for the diagnosis of diseases such as cirrhosis and liver cancer ...

These tests can reveal information about organ health, hormone levels, vitamin deficiencies, and markers linked to infection ...

Understand the SGOT test, its normal range, causes of elevated levels, symptoms to watch for, and practical ways to lower ...

The liver, located in the upper right side of the abdomen, is the body’s largest organ and one of the most important. The liver performs hundreds of vital functions, including converting nutrients ...

This article was reviewed by Felix Gussone, MD. Think of the liver as your body’s washing machine. When liver health is strong, it functions as a detoxification system that helps metabolize and clear ...

Many people assume they are healthy until routine tests reveal early liver damage. The liver often shows only mild, easily ...