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… virus (HCV) is a curable viral infection that inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus …
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… hepatitis? Chronic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common … causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may …
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… cells. Tests include: Sputum cytology. Thoracentesis. Biopsy . Screening tests for lung cancer Screening tests … 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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… Nodes Synovectomy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Temporal Artery Biopsy Tetanus Thrush Travel Health Types of Hair Loss … Nodes Synovectomy for Rheumatoid Arthritis Temporal Artery Biopsy Tetanus Thrush Travel Health Types of Hair Loss …
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… fluids may be checked for infection. Or you may need a biopsy. This means that your doctor will remove a small … fluids may be checked for infection. Or you may need a biopsy. This means that your doctor will remove a small …
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… may order tests too. These may include: Temporal artery biopsy. For this test, a surgeon takes a small tissue sample … may order tests too. These may include: Temporal artery biopsy. For this test, a surgeon takes a small tissue sample …
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… Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver . In time, it can lead to cirrhosis , liver cancer, or liver failure. Some people who get the infection have it for …
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… protein is broken down by bacteria in the intestines . The liver normally converts ammonia into urea , which is then … in urine. Ammonia levels in the blood rise when the liver is not able to convert ammonia to urea. This may be … It Is Done An ammonia test is done to: Check how well the liver is working, especially when symptoms of confusion, …
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… yellow substance found in bile . It is produced when the liver breaks down old red blood cells. Bilirubin is then … Indirect bilirubin travels through the bloodstream to the liver, where it is changed into a soluble form (direct or … dissolves in water. (It is soluble.) It's made by the liver from indirect bilirubin. Total bilirubin and direct …
