Liver disease
Liver disease is increasingly common in the UK and cirrhosis due to alcohol is now the fifth largest cause of death. However, abnormal liver blood tests are often detected by GPs as part of a general health check does not necessarily indicate serious liver disease or excessive alcohol intake. Medications, being overweight, or other illnesses can often cause liver test abnormalities. Many diseases of the liver can cause scarring of the liver which, over many years, can cause cirrhosis and associated complications. Such diseases can be treated at an early stage and delay or prevent such a problem occurring, so referral to a specialist is recommended.
Non alcoholic fatty liver disease
Contact information
NHS practice
Gastroenterology department
Musgrove Park Hospital
Taunton
TA1 5DA
01823 344980
Private Practice
Somerset Nuffield Hospital
Staplegrove Elm
Taunton
Phone
Appointments: 01823 286991
Secretary: 01823 250640
Consultation times
Monday 6-7.30 pm
Friday 9-12 am
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