Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Liver

The liver is the largest and a very important organ in the body since it helps to digest food and keeps the blood clear. Once the liver tissue gets scarred the liver may become useless and stop making proteins and purifying the blood. Cirrhosis may give rise to high blood pressure in the portal vein that can lead to haemorrhages in the spleen, liver, esophagus or intestines.

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