What I need to know about Liver Transplantation

What does my liver do?

Your liver helps fight infections and cleans your blood. It also helps digest food and stores energy for when you need it.

What are the signs of liver problems?

Some signs of liver problems are

feeling tired or weak
losing your appetite
feeling sick to your stomach
losing weight
bruising or bleeding easily, such as nosebleeds
bloating due to fluid buildup in the abdomen (ascites)
declining mental functions

Also, liver problems often make the skin and the whites of the eyes turn yellow, a condition called jaundice, and may cause swelling in the legs and the abdomen.
You cannot live without a liver that works. If your liver fails, your doctor may put you on a waiting list for a liver transplant.