Frequently asked question: What effect do HIV inhibitors have on the function of your liver?

HIV inhibitors can cause inflammation in your liver, because of that your liver will not working properly. The liver performs many jobs in your body. It produces clotting factors and bile, plays an important role in the metabolism (of hormones, fats, proteins and carbohydrates) and filters waste from the blood. If your liver is unable to work effectively, none of these processes will therefore work well either.
If your liver is inflamed for a long time, you can end up with liver cirrhosis. This is when the liver is so badly damaged that recovery is no longer possible. A blood test is required to assess liver functions.

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