Liver failure

[nardi]

A friend of mine is having a liver biopsy next week. She was involved in an auto accident two years ago - she was hit by the car while walking. No bones were broken, but she has been complaining of confusion and fatigue ever since. Is it possible that her recent liver problems are related to this accident?

[Dr. Erik]

Having a liver biposy does not necessarily mean that it is serious. A liver biposy will let the doctor know what the cause is so that treatment can be started if necessary.

[nardi]

Thanks Dr.

Her liver wasn't damaged in the accident, the doctors were actually pretty baffled at why she had these symptoms. If she is at the stage of having a liver biopsy, is it serious? Can the liver heal itself from this point on? I suppose it's dependent on what exactly is wrong with it.

[Dr. Erik]

Was the liver injured during the accident? If so, it is possibly related, but not likely. The liver is a regenerating organ. It has the ability to regenerate after being damaged. It is likely that the liver would have healed by now if it was from the accident.