Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions related to liver disease:

1. What function does the liver serve in my body?
   
   
2. Why do you suspect I may have liver disease?
   
   
3. What diagnostic tests do you recommend for me?
   
   
4. Do I have one of the more common types of liver disease?
   
   
5. Aside from alcohol use, can you tell me some of the most common causes of liver disease?
   
   
6. Are the symptoms I am experiencing typical?
   
   
7. Is it possible for me to have liver disease and not experience symptoms?
   
   
8. How should my liver disease be treated?
   
   
9. Are there any lifestyle changes I can make to prevent my liver disease from becoming worse?
   
   
10. Will I need a liver transplant at some point in my life?