Liver disorders can significantly affect a person's general health condition. Viral infections, genetic factors, side effects of drugs, and unhealthy lifestyles, are factors that can cause liver disorders. The liver is the largest organ that humans have. This organ is located in the abdominal cavity, in the upper right part of the stomach, and is protected by the rib cage and diaphragm. The liver plays a role in neutralizing toxins, protein synthesis, and blood clotting. The liver also acts as an organ that produces bile for digestion. Symptoms of Liver Disorders Most liver disorders do not cause symptoms in the early stages. Symptoms often appear when liver disorders have entered an advanced stage, or even when the condition of the liver has been severely damaged. Yellowing of the skin and eyes is the most common sign of a liver disorder. Other symptoms that can occur in liver disorders include skin itching, bruising, fatigue, dark urine, pale stools, swollen abdomen, and p