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… toxins from the blood. Bilirubin is a by-product of the breakdown of hemoglobin from red … cholesterol, substances that help blood clot, bile, and certain important proteins, such as … cystic fibrosis, and hemochromatosis. Less common causes include severe reactions to …
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… chronic hepatitis C will go on to develop cirrhosis —severe liver damage and scarring—after a period of … may affect how quickly problems such as cirrhosis or liver cancer develop. The way …
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… medicines such as propranolol and nadolol appear to lower the pressure in … medicines such as propranolol and nadolol appear to lower the pressure in …
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… Overview Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection of … develop our content . … Overview Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) is an infection of …
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… filter blood from the intestines through the liver (portal system of the liver). The … for anyone who has been diagnosed with cirrhosis. If your first test does not find … pressure in the veins. Related Information Cirrhosis Credits Current as of: March 22, …
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… blood flow to veins that carry blood to the liver (portal veins). These medicines also may … formation of gallstones. Related Information Cirrhosis Cirrhosis Complications: Variceal Bleeding …
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… Overview When the liver has been damaged, it may not be able to … prevent encephalopathy. Related Information Cirrhosis Credits Current as of: March 22, … prevent encephalopathy. Related Information Cirrhosis Credits Current as of: March 22, …
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… in the vein that carries blood to the liver (portal vein). They do this by diverting the flow of blood from the portal vein to the large vein that returns … liver function and serious complications of portal hypertension , especially recurrent …
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… steps to make infection less likely. Don't share needles to inject drugs. Make sure all … or body piercing, or have acupuncture. Don't share anything that might have infected blood … about your illness as soon as you can. Don't share needles to inject drugs. Don't share …
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… for Variceal Bleeding Cleaning Up Diarrhea Clostridioides Difficile (C. diff) Colitis Colic Colon Polyps …
