Liver biopsy
A liver biopsy removes small pieces of tissue from your liver using a needle. The procedure is performed by a radiologist (doctor who specialises in x-rays and scans).
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Fatty liver
Fatty liver disease might not cause any symptoms, but it can lead to health problems. Learn how to change your lifestyle to prevent fatty liver.
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Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis is permanent liver scarring due to various liver diseases and conditions. Discover its nature, symptoms, and treatment options.
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency
Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a common, inherited genetic condition that can cause chronic lung and liver disease. Treatment can slow down the progress of the disease. Learn more here.
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a virus that can cause serious liver disease in an infected person. The hepatitis C virus is usually transmitted when blood from an infected person enters the bloodstream of another person.
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Liver function tests
Liver function tests are blood tests that can check how your liver is working. Find out what LFTs test for and what your results may mean
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Blood-borne viruses (BBVs)
Blood-borne viruses are viruses that are carried in the blood, like Hepatitis and HIV. Learn about treatment and prevention here.
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B can lead to liver damage over time. If you have hepatitis B, it is important to protect others from infection. Find out how.
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Encephalopathy
An encephalopathy refers to any disturbance of the brain's functioning. Learn about symptoms, treatments and signs of a medical emergency.
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Jaundice in adults
Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. It can affect newborns; however, this information is about jaundice in adults, its associated symptoms, underlying causes and treatment options.
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