Gilbert's syndrome
Gilbert's syndrome is a common, mild disorder in which the liver is unable to properly process the yellowish-brown pigment in bile, called bilirubin. This can cause the skin and eyes to turn yellow (jaundice). Gilbert's syndrome typically does ... [... more]
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Liver explained
The liver clears toxins from the body, processes food nutrients and is involved in regulating body metabolism. Fat accumulation, alcohol misuse, viral infection, iron or copper accumulation, toxic damage and cancer can damage the liver. Liver ... [... more]
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that causes inflammation (swelling and pain) of the liver. It is commonly spread through sharing unsterile needles, syringes and other injecting drug equipment. There is currently no vaccine to prevent hepatitis ... [... more]
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Hepatitis A - Better Health Channel.
Hepatitis A (Hep A) is a viral disease that affects the liver. It is spread by direct contact or by touching items that have been handled by, and contaminated with faeces from, an infected person. These can include food, drinks and other objects. ... [... more]
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Liver cancer
Liver cancer can be a primary cancer (starts in the liver) or a secondary cancer (starts in another part of the body and spreads to the liver). Liver cancer usually has no symptoms in its early stages. later symptoms can include pain in the ... [... more]
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Liver and gallbladder - quiz
Why are the liver and gallbladder so important? Find out with our quick health quiz and learn about liver function, vitamins and liver diseases like hepatitis. You have a general idea, but the liver is still a bit of a mystery to you. You have an ... [... more]
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Liver problems - primary biliary cirrhosis
Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is chronic inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within the liver. The cause is unknown and there is no cure. PBC seems to be associated with other autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis, ... [... more]
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Jaundice in babies
Jaundice can affect newborn babies. Symptoms of jaundice in babies may include a yellow tinge to the skin and whites of eyes, drowsiness, feeding difficulties and dark urine. Light therapy (phototherapy) may be used for some cases of jaundice. ... [... more]
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Hepatitis B - Better Health Channel.
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and can lead to serious illness or death. It is spread through unsafe sex, sharing unsterile injecting or piercing equipment or other activities where blood or body fluids are ... [... more]
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Liver, bacon and mushroom pie
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Toss the liver in the flour and a little seasoning to lightly coat. Heat the oil in a heavy, deep frying pan, then stir-fry the liver and bacon until lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and set aside. Add the shallots ... [... more]
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Liver and onions
Heat half the oil and half the butter in a saucepan over a low heat, add the onions and gently cook for 10 minutes until soft and just starting to turn golden. Meanwhile, rinse the liver, then pat dry with paper towels. If it is not already ... [... more]
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Chicken Liver Pate with Sherry
In a saucepan, combine water, chicken livers, and sliced onion. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and cover. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until liver is cooked and tender. Remove from heat, drain, and discard onions. Also remove and discard ... [... more]
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