The lotus flower appeared in legends originating from ancient Egypt. It played an important part in ancient Egyptian religion. The pure white lotus flower, the only plant to fruit and flower simultaneously, emerges from the depths of the muddy swamp.
Hepatitis A, B or C. Viral hepatitis comes in three different strands (A, B and C) which each have their own symptoms, causes and impacts on the liver. In extreme cases of hepatitis B and C, liver failure may result. These three forms of hepatitis are the most common forms of liver disease in the United States.
By Mayo Clinic Staff. Acute liver failure is loss of liver function that occurs rapidly â in days or weeks âusually in a person who has no pre-existing liver disease. Acute liver failure is less common than chronic liver failure, which develops more slowly. Acute liver failure, also known as fulminant hepatic failure, can cause serious complications, including excessive bleeding and increasing pressure in the brain. It's a medical emergency that requires hospitalization. Depending on the cause, acute liver failure can sometimes be reversed with treatment. In many situations, though, a liver transplant may be the only cure. Symptoms.