Several factors contribute to liver damage. Some of the primary causes include:
Alcohol Abuse: Chronic consumption of alcohol can lead to conditions like alcoholic hepatitis and cirrhosis. Viral Hepatitis: Infections by hepatitis viruses (Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E) can cause acute or chronic liver inflammation. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): This condition, often associated with obesity and metabolic syndrome, is characterized by fat accumulation in liver cells. Medications and Toxins: Certain drugs, such as acetaminophen, and toxins can be hepatotoxic. Genetic Disorders: Conditions like Wilson's disease and hemochromatosis can cause liver damage due to abnormal metabolism of copper and iron, respectively.
