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Medications
… Warning Although this medication is used to treat a certain liver disease, it has caused serious (even fatal) worsening of liver function, especially when taken at a higher dose than … doctor should order lab tests to see if you have severe liver disease. This medication should not be used by people …
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… is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus that can infect the liver. Hepatitis A spreads when people eat food or drink … usually goes away on its own and doesn't lead to long-term liver problems. Rarely, it can be more serious. How is it … need treatment. Although hepatitis A is an infection of the liver, the disease does not lead to long-term liver …
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… Then they rapidly develop severe, often life-threatening liver failure. This can happen within hours, days, or … When people with fulminant hepatitis develop severe liver failure, symptoms may include: Confusion. Extreme … their condition becomes more stable. For some people, a liver transplant is the only life-saving option. People …
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… lower blood pressure in the vein that carries blood to the liver (portal vein). They do this by diverting the flow of … surgery may be used for people who: Have relatively good liver function and serious complications of portal … from enlarged veins (variceal bleeding). Are not good liver transplant candidates because of advanced age, …
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… Smoking and Coronary Artery Disease Temporal Artery Biopsy Heart Defects Congenital Heart Defects in Children …
Medical tests
… or surgery for a brain tumour. Provide guidance for a brain biopsy . CT scans of the eyes, facial area, and sinuses may … or surgery for a brain tumour. Provide guidance for a brain biopsy . CT scans of the eyes, facial area, and sinuses may …
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Medications
… is used to treat hepatitis C, it may rarely cause serious liver problems. It may make other liver problems (such as hepatitis B) get worse. Before … your doctor if you have ever had hepatitis B or any other liver problems. See also Precautions section. Tell your …
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… is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Most people who get it have it for a short time and … called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your liver. Babies and young children infected with the virus are … it in the past. Your doctor also may do tests to check for liver damage. How is hepatitis B treated? Treatment depends …
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… Phosphatase Test Arthrogram (Joint X-Ray) Arthroscopy Bone Biopsy Bone Density Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Bone Scan Calcium (Ca) in Blood Test Computed … Phosphatase Test Arthrogram (Joint X-Ray) Arthroscopy Bone Biopsy Bone Density Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy Bone …
