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We found about 47 results for The Liver
  1. MELD Score (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease) Learn about a MELD score (Model for End-Stage Liver Disease). Find out why a MELD score is done and how your doctor finds your MELD score.
  2. Liver Transplant in Children Teaches basic information about liver transplants in children, including why they are done, how well they work, and what the risks are.
  3. Liver Transplant Teaches basic information about liver transplants, including why they are done, how well they work, and what the risks are.
  4. Liver Function Tests Covers blood tests that find out if your liver is damaged or inflamed. Discusses tests that measure bilirubin, albumin, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). Discusses other possible tests to confirm diagnosis of hepatitis C.
  5. Needle Biopsy of theLiver Explains liver biopsy, also called percutaneous liver biopsy, a test used to look for liver diseases like hepatitis, cirrhosis, hemochromatosis, and cancer. Covers how to prepare and what to expect. Includes what results mean. Also lists risks.
  6. Liver and Spleen Scan Discusses nuclear scan to look at liver and spleen for problems. Explains how to prepare for the test, how it is done, and risks. Discusses results and what affects the tests. Looks at other tests that may be done.
  7. Liver Function Panel Briefly discusses liver function panel, a blood test to check for liver disease. Offers links to info on other tests that check for problems with theliver.
  8. Liver Resection
  9. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) Discusses nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), which includes nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Discusses lifestyle changes, including losing weight and managing other conditions such as diabetes and high cholesterol.
  10. Ascites and Liver Disease
  11. Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer
  12. Childhood Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  13. Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening (PDQ®): Screening - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  14. Primary Liver Cancer Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  15. Adult Primary Liver Cancer Treatment: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  16. Childhood Liver Cancer Treatment: Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  17. Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention (PDQ®): Prevention - Health Professional Information [NCI]
  18. Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Prevention : Prevention - Patient Information [NCI]
  19. Liver (Hepatocellular) Cancer Screening: Screening - Patient Information [NCI]
  20. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
  21. Cirrhosis: Surgical Shunts for Portal Hypertension
  22. Lactulose Oral Solution (LACTULOSE (LIVER) - ORAL, RECTAL)
  23. Cocoa Butter/Phenylephrine/Shark Liver Oil Rectal Suppository (PHENYLEPHRINE HEMORRHOIDAL SUPPOSITORY - RECTAL)
  24. Ascorbic Acid/Ferrous Fumarate/Folic Acid/Liver Stomach Concentrate/Vitamin B12 Oral Capsule (IRON/VITAMIN C/VITAMIN B12/INTRINSIC FACTOR - ORAL)
  25. Cirrhosis Discusses serious condition in which scarring damages theliver. Looks at causes, including heavy alcohol use, autoimmune chronic hepatitis, and chronic viral hepatitis. Covers symptoms like fluid buildup in the belly called ascites. Discusses transplant.
  26. Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC) Discusses primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Looks at causes and symptoms. Covers how it is diagnosed and treated. Also looks at symptoms of advanced liver damage such as variceal bleeding and osteoporosis.
  27. HELLP Syndrome
  28. Cholestasis of Pregnancy Learn about cholestasis of pregnancy, a liver problem that can happen when you're pregnant. Includes info on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and self-care.
  29. Kava Briefly discusses kava (also known as kava kava), a dietary supplement used to relieve anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, and stress-related symptoms. Covers safety issues and side effects, including liver damage in some when used for long periods.
  30. Reye Syndrome
  31. Lactic Acid Dehydrogenase (LDH) Test Discusses test to help diagnose lung disease, lymphoma, anemia, liver disease, and also to see how well chemotherapy is working during treatment for lymphoma. Looks at possible results.
  32. HIDA Scan Discusses nuclear scanning test done to evaluate gallbladder function. Covers how to prepare for test and how it is done, including use of radioactive tracer substance. Includes info on risks and what test results may mean.
  33. Hepatitis C Discusses hepatitis C, a disease caused by a virus that infects theliver. Covers causes and symptoms. Includes info on the two phases, acute and chronic. Includes info on cirrhosis. Covers treatment with antiviral medicines and surgery.
  34. Hepatitis B Virus Tests Covers hepatitis B virus (HBV) tests that check for hepatitis B infection. Looks at most common HBV tests. Explains how tests are done and how to prepare for them. Looks at other tests that show how well theliver is working. Covers test results.
  35. Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) Test
  36. Acute Kidney Injury Discusses acute kidney injury (which used to be called acute renal failure). It means your kidneys suddenly stop working normally. Includes prerenal acute kidney injury. Covers causes like kidney or liver disease. Includes symptoms like little urine (oliguria) when you urinate. Covers dialysis.
  37. Cirrhosis Complications: Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
  38. Organ Transplant Answers questions about organ transplants. Covers becoming an organ donor and getting on a waiting list. Covers tests used to see if you'd be a good candidate. Looks at medicines that you might take after a transplant. Offers tips for staying healthy.
  39. Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) Test
  40. Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis
  41. Cirrhosis Complications: Variceal Bleeding
  42. Cirrhosis Complications: Encephalopathy
  43. Endoscopic Treatment for Variceal Bleeding
  44. Cirrhosis: Vasoconstrictor Medicines for Variceal Bleeding
  45. Milk Thistle
  46. Cirrhosis: Beta-Blockers for Portal Hypertension and Varices
  47. Skin Changes Briefly discusses common skin changes and possible causes including infection, health conditions, and medicines. Includes info on skin cancer. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.

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