rivate MD News Home | News | Liver Diseases Different causes of liver disease may have the same outcome Updated: 2012-02-13 17:03:02 CST Category: Liver Diseases A number of different problems can afflict the liver, some infectious, others caused by environment. This means that many people should consider live panel testing, as large numbers of individuals may be at risk. Hepatitis C infection is one of the leading causes of liver disease. This virus can be transmitted during sexual intercourse or by sharing needles. There is currently no cure for the infection, which primarily attacks the liver. Other causes are the result of environmental factors. The number of people who experience non-alcoholic fatty liver disease has grown exponentially in recent years as the obesity epidemic has worsened. According to the Mayo Clinic, this condition is the result of fatty deposits in the liver that can cause scarring, which diminishes the functioning of the liver. Overweight individuals face the greatest risk from this condition. In many cases, these conditions can lead to cirrhosis, a very serious-stage liver condition that may eventually lead to total failure of the organ. This is why it is important for individuals who have risk factors for hepatitis infection or fatty liver disease to consider liver panel testing. Bookmark Using: Delicious Digg reddit Facebook StumbleUpon Related Articles from Private MD: More children affected by fatty liver disease Experts urge tighter controls on sugar consumption Coffee may improve health of liver disease patients Bacterial imbalance may be behind liver disease Statins may prevent hepatitis from progressing to liver cancer Share on Facebook Subscribe to Private MD Health News RSS Feed: News Categories: Advanced Lipid Treatment I Allergy Testing Anemia and RBC disorders Autoimmune Diseases Bariatric Lab Testing Blood and Blood Diseases Breast Cancer Detection and Tumor Markers Celiac Disease Testing Chlamydia Coagulation and blood clotting disorders Colon Diabetes DNA, Paternity and Genetic testing Drug Screening Environmental Toxin Testing Female Specific Tests Gastrointestinal Diseases General Health General Wellness Heart Health and Cholesterol Herpes HIV HIV monitoring/Treatment/Testing/Post Diagnos Hormones and Metabolism Infectious Diseases Infertility Testing-Male Infertitlity Hormone Testing Kidney Diseases Leukemia and WBC disorders Liver Liver Diseases Lyme Disease Male Specific Tests Menopause/Peri-Menopausal Diagnosis Organ Specific Testing Ovarian Prostate Sexually Transmitted Diseases Thyroid Diseases Vitamin D Deficiency-Diagnosis and Treatment Visit the Health News Archive: Click Here Questions about online blood testing or how to order a lab test? Click here to get started or call us toll-free at 1.877.283.7882. Our certified professionals are ready to assist you.