The liver is the body's largest organ, weighing about three pounds in adults. It is located below the diaphragm on the right hand side of the abdomen. A,D, E and K Producing most of the substances that regulate blood clotting.
Liver transplantation is considered when the liver no longer functions adequately.
Dark, tea-colored urine Mental confusion, possibly progressing to a coma Vomiting blood or passing blood in the stool. The type of liver disease determines which liver functions are impaired. Your symptoms may be different from those of other patients undergoing evaluation for liver transplantation. If your primary physician thinks that transplantation will help you, then you will need a thorough evaluation by specialists from a variety of fields to determine if transplantation is appropriate for you. The evaluation includes a review of your medical history and a variety of tests.