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 Liver disease is common in the elderly. Most liver diseases, if caught early, can be treated effectively

 Screening for hepatitis C and nonalcoholic and alcoholic fatty liver should be done in most patients.

 Abnormal liver enzymes need to be worked up to detect liver disease at the earliest possible stage.

 Patients with liver disease need to be staged so that cirrhotic patients can receive appropriate care.