Liver Disorders
The liver is a large organ that can have various disorders. Infection or inflammation of the liver is called hepatitis, and various forms of viral hepatitis are common: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and there are other non-contagious
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- Alcoholism: Alcoholism is the abuse of alcohol due to a chronic addiction to alcohol. Drinking a few drinks to cope with
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- Cirrhosis of the Liver: Cirrhosis of the liver, or hepatic cirrhosis, is a severe chronic disease of the liver. It is best known as
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- Hemochromatosis: Hemochromatosis is an “iron overload” disorder due to excess iron in the blood. The most common form is called “Hereditary
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- Parasitic Infections: Parasitic infections, or parasite infestations, are where a parasitic organism infests the body. Simple examples are worms, head lice or
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