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… Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview …
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… Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer On this page: Overview Related … virus may develop a chronic infection that can lead to cirrhosis . The damage that results increases the risk of … antiviral therapy to treat chronic HBV infection may lower your risk for developing liver cancer. If you have chronic …
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… use of alcohol can cause cirrhosis. So can chronic viral hepatitis . Other causes include autoimmune diseases , … The doctor will examine you and ask questions about your symptoms and past health. If the doctor thinks that you … non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increase the risk of variceal bleeding if you have enlarged veins …
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… Hepatitis B On this page: Health Tools How It Spreads What Increases Your Risk Prevention Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor …
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… Hepatitis C On this page: Health Tools How … the whites of the eyes look yellow. How is it diagnosed? If your doctor thinks you may have hepatitis C, he or she will … or liver cancer. Learn more Cirrhosis Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis When to Call a Doctor Call 9-1-1 or other …
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… Cirrhosis Complications: Encephalopathy On this page: … may build up in the bloodstream and cause problems in your brain called encephalopathy. High ammonia levels are a … Confusion and disorientation. Coma. What increases your risk? Encephalopathy is most likely to occur in people who …
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… Hepatitis E On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is hepatitis E? Hepatitis E is a virus that can infect the … on the right side of the belly, under the rib cage (where your liver is). Yellow skin (jaundice), dark urine, and …
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… Hepatitis A On this page: What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus that can infect the … not lead to long-term liver problems. How is it diagnosed? Your doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and where …
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… Hepatitis D On this page: Overview Overview Infection with the hepatitis D virus (HDV), or delta agent, occurs only in … Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information …
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… Protecting your baby against hepatitis B at birth Last updated February … at birth if their mother has hepatitis B, or is at high risk of hepatitis B infection. A baby who has a household …
