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Comprehensive Hepatology Services in San Diego
Hepatology in San Diego provides expert diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of liver diseases, ensuring early detection, advanced care, and long-term health protection. Our hepatology services also support patients with conditions affecting the digestive tract and liver, which can sometimes be life-threatening. The liver plays a crucial role in metabolism, digestion, and detoxification, including the production of bile. Bile is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine after eating to help break down fats for digestion.
Contact our hepatology specialists in San Diego today to book an evaluation and protect your liver health.
The liver metabolizes toxins, alcohol, medications, and nutrients from your digestive system and filters out harmful substances. It supports immune defense by removing bacteria from the bloodstream. A healthy liver is essential for survival and has a unique ability to regenerate; however, when severely damaged, it loses this ability and may require specialized medical care.
Many types of liver disease develop silently over the years without symptoms. If you notice fatigue, jaundice, or abdominal discomfort, don’t delay care.
Call 619-303-9000 to schedule your evaluation with our hepatology specialists today.
- Hepatitis B & C Viral infections that can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and cancer.
- Fatty liver disease/Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)/MASH Fat accumulation in the liver not due to alcohol.
- Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)/metabolic associated steatohepatitis(MASH) A more severe form of MAFLD with inflammation and liver cell damage.
Cirrhosis & Complications
- Compensated Cirrhosis Early stage, often asymptomatic.
- Decompensated and compensated Cirrhosis Advanced with complications like: - Ascites - Variceal bleeding
- Alcoholic Liver Disease Liver damage from long-term heavy alcohol use.
- Autoimmune Hepatitis The immune system attacks liver cells.
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Autoimmune destruction of small bile ducts.
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) Chronic inflammation and scarring of bile ducts, often linked to IBD.
- Hemochromatosis Iron overload disorder causing liver damage.
- Wilson’s Disease Copper accumulation in the liver and other organs.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency Genetic disorder that can cause liver and lung disease.
When present, symptoms of liver disease may include:
- Heartburn
- Difficulty swallowing
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Problems in the passage of food
- Any combination of these symptoms
At San Diego Advanced Gastroenterology Associates :
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis B
- Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)