What is liver toxicity?
Toxic liver disease is liver damage caused by exposure to a substance. Many drugs including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, some herbal remedies, chemical agents and natural chemical substances can induce liver toxicity.
How do members experience liver toxicity?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with liver toxicity*
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Pain
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Anxious mood
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Depressed mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for liver toxicity*
Who has liver toxicity on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 4 | |
| 30s | 13 | |
| 40s | 9 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 13 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 27 | |
| Female | 49 |