Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis : Risk Factors
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin is one of the most common inherited diseases in the Caucasian population. The most common symptom is lung disease (emphysema).
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a lack of a liver protein that blocks the destructive effects of certain enzymes. The condition may lead to emphysema and liver disease .
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Glycogen is a form of stored glucose that the body uses as an energy source. Glycogen storage disease (GSD) involves defects that cause an abnormal accumulation of glycogen, usually found in the liver, muscle, or both.
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Glycogen serves as the primary fuel reserve for the body ' s energy needs. Glycogen storage diseases, also known as glycogenoses, are genetically linked metabolic disorders that involve the enzymes regulating glycogen metabolism.
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The term "hepatitis" refers to syndromes or diseases causing liver inflammation, including inflammation due to viruses and chronic alcohol abuse. Viruses causing hepatitis include Hepatitis A , B, C , E, and the delta factor . Each virus causes a distinct syndrome, though they share some symptoms and consequences. Most people who become infected with hepatitis B get rid of the virus within 6 months. A short infection is known as an "acute" case of hepatitis B. Approximately 10% of people infected with the hepatitis B virus develop a chronic, life-long infection. People with chronic infection may have symptoms, but many of these patients never develop symptoms. These patients are sometimes referred to as "carriers" and can spread the disease to others. Having chronic hepatitis B increases your chance of permanent liver damage, including cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and liver cancer.
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including symptoms and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Hepatitis B is a highly contagious, sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver, possibly causing lifelong liver infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer and death.
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Virus, also known as serum hepatitis virus, that may lead to chronic infection of the liver in unvaccinated children. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes serious illnesses, notably chronic infection of the liver or liver cancer, especially if the virus is acquired during childhood.
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Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is a form of viral hepatitis that is also known as serum hepatitis, due to its ability to be spread through body fluids and blood.
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Hepatitis B is a potentially serious form of liver inflammation due to infection by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It occurs in both rapidly developing (acute) and long-lasting (chronic) forms, and is one of the commonest chronic infectious diseases worldwide.
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How soon will an infected person's blood test positive for hepatitis B virus after occupational exposure?
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If someone has been vaccinated against hepatitis B, will he or she get a positive result from a routine hepatitis B surface antigen test?
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Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus.
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Detailed information on hepatitis C, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis C, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Over time, HCV can lead to cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. Most people who have hepatitis C don’t have any symptoms for years. Many don’t know that they are infected until their liver is already damaged.
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Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver that frequently causes a chronic, slowly progressing liver disease. The initial infection may be so mild you don't notice it -- but after decades of chronic infection, this virus can damage and even destroy your liver.
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Treating Hepatitis C (HCV)Remember:No vaccine or medication can prevent the spread of HCV and hepatitis C. It’s up to you to keep others safe.It’s likely thathepatitis C virus (HCV)was found when routine liver tests were done on your blood or afte...
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Is pancreatitis caused by hepatitis C? What are some tests that can be done to check for pancreatitis?
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Hepatitis C is a form of liver inflammation that causes primarily a long-lasting (chronic) disease. Acute (newly developed) hepatitis C is rarely observed as the early disease is generally quite mild.
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