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… Excess iron is often stored in the organs, especially the liver. Eventually, the excess iron can cause serious organ … the risk of severe and even life-threatening damage to the liver and other organs. footnote 1 Risks There is very … guideline by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. Hepatology , 54(1): 328–343. Current …
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… need general anesthesia. After surgery, bile flows from the liver (where it is made) through the common bile duct. It … the major blood vessel carrying blood from the heart to the liver (hepatic artery). This is rare. A gallstone being pushed into the common bile duct. The liver being cut. More surgery may be needed to repair these …
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… updated July 1, 2022 Hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver. There are different viruses that cause hepatitis and … on its own. In more severe cases it may lead to long-term liver problems. Hepatitis A People can get hepatitis A … hepatitis B, a lifelong illness, which can cause serious liver disease. Most (95%) adults who are exposed to …
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… What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver . It's caused by a virus. Sometimes it's a short-term … becomes a long-term (chronic) infection. It can damage the liver and lead to serious disease. Treatment can usually … they might spread it to their baby before or during delivery. It isn't spread through breast milk, sharing food or …
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… level, electrolyte and fluid balance, kidney function, and liver function. Most of the time your doctor will order … out waste and other unneeded substances from the blood. The liver helps with digestion and produces some vitamins and … potassium, sodium, total bilirubin and protein, and liver enzymes (alanine aminotransferase, alkaline …
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… silymarin, a substance that some people take to help with liver function, diabetes, indigestion, and other conditions. … in Europe, where it is a common complementary treatment for liver problems such as hepatitis and cirrhosis. In Canada, … taking milk thistle as a natural health product helps with liver problems, such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and …
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… with blood clots in the legs or other areas of the body. Liver problems, including chronic hepatitis and inflammation … al., eds., Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease , 9th ed., vol. 2, pp. 1975–2013. … al., eds., Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease , 9th ed., vol. 2, pp. 1975–2013. …
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… more Computed Tomography (CT) Scan of the Body Testicular Biopsy Testicular Examination and Testicular … and other clear liquids. If you have kidney, heart, or liver disease and have to limit fluids, talk with your … you might ask them to: Run errands or pick up kids. Deliver meals or groceries to your home. Drive you to …
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… (PID) causes inflammation of the capsule covering the liver and the area around it. It causes pain in the upper … fluid to the right upper belly, where they infect the liver. Chlamydia Gonorrhea … (PID) causes inflammation of the capsule covering the liver and the area around it. It causes pain in the upper …
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… long-term (chronic) HBV infection, HDV infection can make liver disease worse. Or it can cause a person who did not have symptoms before to develop liver problems more rapidly. Vaccination against hepatitis B … long-term (chronic) HBV infection, HDV infection can make liver disease worse. Or it can cause a person who did not …
