Sexually Active and Sexual Behaviors that increase risk for exposure to Hepatitis
Symptoms - Slippery Slope Here for the Liver
Once symptoms have become evident the disease has progressed for many years wreaking havoc on the liver. Standardized testing is inexpensive and should be considered routine if you are in a higher risk group. The Liver Function Panel is also known as Hepatic Function Panel. Symptoms of advanced disease include:
Weakness, Fatigue
Loss of Appetite
Nausea, Vomiting
Abdominal Swelling or Pain
Jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes)
Dark Urine and/or Light Colored Stool
Itching
Diarrhea
Tests Included:
Total Protein, Albumin, Globulin (calculated), Albumin/Globulin Ratio (calculated), Total Bilirubin, Direct Bilirubin, Indirect Bilirubin (calculated), Alkaline Phosphatase, AST, ALT
