Genetic and Metabolic Liver Diseases

Genetic and metabolic liver diseases are conditions that affect the liver due to inherited traits or problems in how the body processes nutrients. In genetic liver diseases, mutations in genes can lead to issues like Wilson’s disease, where copper builds up in the liver, or hemochromatosis, which causes excess iron accumulation. Metabolic liver diseases involve disturbances in metabolism, often leading to conditions like fatty liver disease. These disorders can damage liver cells, leading to symptoms such as fatigue or jaundice, and may require medical management to help maintain liver health and prevent complications.