Life is all about the liver if it's worth living

Cause for liver damage

Almost all chemicals and drugs that enter the bloodstream are processed by the liver, which removes the substances that the kidneys cannot safely eliminate. This makes the liver highly susceptible to toxic effects from workplace chemicals.

Injury by the chemical

However, the liver creates unstable and highly toxic bi-products during this chemical process; these bi-products can cause injuries and attacks to the liver. Its detoxification role makes it highly sensitive to toxicity, so occupational exposure to chemicals is essential.

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Chemicals that cause damage

A chemical that damages the liver is called a hepatotoxin, and hepatotoxicity describes a liver damaged by a chemical.There are predictable toxins that can cause toxic hepatitis or liver damage when exposed in sufficient amounts. These include cleaning solvents, carbon tetrachloride, and acetaminophen.

Unpredictable toxins

Most drugs result in unpredictable injuries, but recent studies indicate that toxicity depends on the enzyme a person inherits to metabolize them.

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Effects on the liver

Throughout life, chemicals target the liver. Herbicides, vinyl chloride, and arsenic are the three most common chemicals that cause liver cancer. Prolonged exposure to chemicals can result in genetic mutations that lead to cancer.Hepatitis caused by toxic substances can be inhaled or consumed, such as alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs, herbs, and chemicals used in the workplace.

Damage by Industrial chemical

Several industrial chemicals can harm a worker's liver, including carbon tetrachloride (used in dry cleaning), vinyl chloride (used in plastics), paraquat (used as a herbicide), and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).