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… Overview Ascites is the buildup of fluid in the … of other health problems, such as liver disease and some cancers. How is ascites …
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… Condition Basics What is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)? Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the term for …
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… Overview The kidneys and liver are essential for cleaning your blood, … down the foods you eat. If you have kidney or liver problems, changing your diet can help … Find healthy eating advice for chronic kidney disease, kidney stones, chronic hepatitis and …
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… Topic Overview A liver (hepatic) function panel is a blood test to check how well the liver is working. This test measures the blood … or low levels may mean that liver damage or disease is present. The liver serves several …
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… Surgery Overview Liver resection is surgery to remove a piece of the liver. Up to one-half of your liver can be removed if the rest of it is …
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… The damage that results increases the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). If … have chronic HBV infection: You may develop liver cancer even if you do not have … cirrhosis. But most people who have HBV and liver cancer also have cirrhosis. Receiving …
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… Condition Basics What is Alzheimer's disease? Alzheimer's disease is a type of … Depression. Other problems such as kidney and liver disease and some infections such as HIV … Depression. Other problems such as kidney and liver disease and some infections such as HIV …
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… is more commonly known as “flesh-eating disease”. It is a very severe bacterial … Chronic diseases such as heart, lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism … Chronic diseases such as heart, lung or liver disease, complications from alcoholism …
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… Infections Series What is pelvic inflammatory disease? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is … syndrome – a rare complication of the liver The likelihood of having the … syndrome – a rare complication of the liver The likelihood of having the …
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… condition in which scarring damages the liver. This scar tissue prevents the liver … hepatitis . Other causes include autoimmune diseases , non-alcoholic steatohepatitis … buildup in the legs (edema) and the belly (ascites). Bleeding from enlarged veins in the …
