Liver disorders

Treating liver disorders may prevent some cases of hepatic encephalopathy. Avoiding heavy drinking and intravenous drug use can prevent many liver disorders.
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In Europe, the herb milk thistle has been used for centuries to treat jaundice and other liver disorders. Today, scientific studies suggest that the chief constituent of milk thistle, silymarin, may aid in healing and rebuilding the liver.
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liver disorders, such as cirrhosis
infections, such as mononucleosis and endocarditis
bone marrow disorders, such as leukemia
thrombocytopenia, a deficiency of platelets ...
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Very high levels of ALP can be caused by liver disorders, such as hepatitis, blockage of the bile ducts (obstructive jaundice), gallstones, cirrhosis, liver cancer, ...
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- Arthritic patients frequently have liver disorders. This can deter the conversion of carotene into vitamin A. So additional carotene-rich foods should be eaten.
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diagnose or monitor fetal distress or fetal abnormalities
diagnose some liver disorders
screen for and monitor some cancers.
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Listening to the heart with a stethoscope shows a murmur or abnormal sounds. Ascites (collection of fluid in the abdomen associated with liver disorders) may be present.
Enlargement of the right side of the heart may show on an ECG or echocardiogram.
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Cirrhosis is the term used to describe irreversible scarring of the liver. It occurs during the late stages of various liver disorders, which may be caused by viral infection or excessive alcohol consumption.
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Albumin, Total Protein, and Globulin - Below-normal levels of proteins made by the liver are associated with many chronic liver disorders.
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performs over 100 separate bodily functions; and its sheer complexity makes it susceptible to almost as many different diseases. Fortunately, most are rare. But there are a few that are all too common, including hepatitis, cirrhosis, liver disorders ...
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Let your physician know if these symptoms persist more than a few weeks. Sometimes these problems can be avoided by beginning with a lower dose and increasing it gradually. People with severe bowel or kidney disease or liver disorders should not ...
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can also cause palpitations and abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure, allergic reactions (such as swelling, rash, and breathing difficulties), dizziness, confusion, depression, disturbed sleep, tremor, convulsions, blood and liver disorders, ...
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