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Medical tests
… in a pregnant woman's blood. AFP is a substance made in the liver of an unborn baby (fetus). The amount of AFP in the … cancer of the testicles , ovaries , stomach, pancreas , or liver—are present. High levels of AFP may also be found in … cancers, especially cancer of the testicles, ovaries, or liver. Check how well treatment for cancer is working. Learn …
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… B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the … and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: Kissing, hugging or holding … This long-term infection may lead to scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure …
Medications
… Terbinafine may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver disease. Get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of liver damage, such as: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop … especially of: immune system problems kidney disease liver disease lupus Limit alcoholic beverages. Daily use of …
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… stomach, and rectum enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. By slowing the heart rate and widening the blood … appear to lower the pressure in varices that bypass the liver. In people who have esophageal varices, beta-blockers … stomach, and rectum enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. By slowing the heart rate and widening the blood …
Medications
… Eltrombopag may rarely cause severe (possibly fatal) liver problems. People with a certain liver problem (chronic hepatitis C) who are taking this … and interferon may sometimes experience worsening of their liver problem. To help decrease the risk of liver problems, …
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… Sometimes testing may be needed, such as an X-ray or CT scan of the head, if the doctor thinks you might have other … Medicines taken after organ transplant. Not having a spleen. A nosebleed is severe if: You have moderate to large … Medicines taken after organ transplant. Not having a spleen. A nosebleed is severe if: You have moderate to large …
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… in correct doses. High doses of acetaminophen can cause liver and kidney damage. Reasons not to take acetaminophen … Ask a doctor before taking acetaminophen if you have liver or kidney disease or if you take blood thinning … alcohol. Acetaminophen may cause severe or even fatal liver damage if you consume 3 or more drinks a day for men …
Medications
… has rarely caused very serious (possibly fatal) liver problems. Get medical help right away if you develop symptoms of liver problems, including nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop, … appetite, or light colored stools. To reduce your risk for liver problems, your doctor should obtain liver function …
Medications
… It works by reducing the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. Lowering "bad" cholesterol and triglycerides and … in the amount of urine) This medication may rarely cause liver problems. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms of liver problems, including: nausea/vomiting that doesn't stop …
Medications
… Trabectedin may cause serious infection and injection site/liver/muscle/lung problems. It should not be used by people with liver problems (such as active hepatitis, increased … corticosteroid (such as dexamethasone) to lower the risk of liver problems or prevent side effects such as …
