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Results 1 - 10 of 90 for liver disease
  1. Fatty Liver Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is fatty liver disease? Your liver is the largest organ inside your body. It helps your body digest food, store energy, and remove poisons. Fatty liver disease is a condition in which fat builds up ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/fattyliverdisease.html - Health Topics
  2. Liver Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and remove poisons. There are many kinds of liver diseases: Diseases caused by viruses, such as hepatitis A, ... poisons, or too much alcohol. Examples include fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. Liver cancer Inherited diseases, such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/liverdiseases.html - Health Topics
  3. Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... condition that raises your risk for lung and liver disease. If you have this condition, your body doesn' ... disease (COPD). AAT deficiency may also cause a liver disease called cirrhosis. This is more common in children ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/alpha1antitrypsindeficiency.html - Health Topics
  4. Bile Duct Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... of the bile duct, ulcerative colitis, and some liver diseases. Symptoms can include: Jaundice Itchy skin Fever Abdominal pain Tests to diagnose bile duct cancer may include a physical exam, imaging tests of the liver and bile ducts, blood tests, and a biopsy. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/bileductcancer.html - Health Topics
  5. Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... risk of certain cancers. It may lead to liver diseases, such as fatty liver disease and cirrhosis. It can also cause damage to the brain and other organs. Drinking during pregnancy can harm your baby. Alcohol ... referrals. NIH: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
    https://medlineplus.gov/alcoholusedisorderaud.html - Health Topics
  6. Hepatitis C (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you should see a doctor who specializes in liver diseases. Treatments for health problems related to cirrhosis include medicines, surgery, and other medical procedures. If your hepatitis C leads to liver failure or liver cancer, you may need a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/hepatitisc.html - Health Topics
  7. Cirrhosis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms because of injury or long-term disease. Scar tissue cannot do what healthy liver tissue does - make protein, help fight infections, clean the blood, help digest food and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cirrhosis.html - Health Topics
  8. Liver Transplantation (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... adults is cirrhosis. This is scarring of the liver, caused by injury or long-term disease. The most common reason in children is biliary ... help keep your body from rejecting the new liver. NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
    https://medlineplus.gov/livertransplantation.html - Health Topics
  9. Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Every racial or ethnic group has specific health concerns. Differences in the health of groups can result from: Genetics Environmental factors Access to care ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/nativehawaiianandpacificislanderhealth.html - Health Topics
  10. Alcohol (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... health problems such as: Alcohol use disorder (AUD) Liver diseases, including cirrhosis and fatty liver disease Heart diseases Increased risk for certain cancers Increased ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/alcohol.html - Health Topics
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