Liver disease doesn’t usually cause any symptoms until the damage to the liver is fairly advanced. Here are 9 signs your liver may be struggling.
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Chronic Hepatitis B Infection
Chronic hepatitis B infection can result in cirrhosis and liver cancer. Find out about the risk factors and treatment for chronic hepatitis B.
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare inflammatory condition that can lead to abdominal pain and kidney failure.
How Can I Deal With Gallstone Pain? Dr. Norman Swan
Dr. Norrman Swans discusses what is gallstone pain, where they manifest and when to see your doctor about it. He also explains what food make the pain worse.
Peptic ulcers
An ulcer is an area of damage to the lining of the stomach or upper part of the intestine.
The man with a brewery in his gut
Sometimes there are cases that completely flummox the medical establishment. So it was in the case of a healthy, 46-year-old man who sought treatment for sudden memory loss, mental changes and episodes of depression.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver, transmitted through contaminated food or water or via an infected person.
Haemochromatosis
It’s World Haemochromatosis Week. Haemochromatosis is an inherited condition in which the body absorbs too much iron from food, leading to a build-up of iron. Early detection and treatment can prevent complications.
Can a change in diet ease stomach problems in runners?
Researchers looks at whether a low-FODMAP diet can help runners with stomach problems.
Gut microbiome research advances rapidly
Researchers can now more accurately predict a spike in blood glucose after a meal thanks to an algorithm and that’s good news diabetes research.
