Liver Facts and Functions
The liver is located on the right side of the body and is protected by the rib cage. Weighing in at about 3 pounds, it is the largest glandular organ and is a very important part of the digestive system…
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Complications Associated with Liver Damage and Disease
According to the American Liver Foundation, more than 25 million people are affected by liver and gallbladder disease every year…
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Is Your Liver at Risk?
Often discovered in young children, genetic liver diseases include Wilson’s disease, Alpha-1-antitrypsin and hereditary hemochromatosis. The latter, in people of Northern European decent, is one of the most common genetic disorders…
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Do I Need a Liver Function Panel?
Having a liver function panel completed is an effective way to monitor liver damage and disease if you have already been diagnosed or even if you simply have many of the risk factors for developing a liver infection, disease or other disorder…
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Lifestyle Tips for Managing Liver Health
If you have just been diagnosed with a liver condition, you’re probably not sure what to do first. Always follow the instructions and recommendations of your doctor and check with him/her to see if any of these liver wellness practices are the right ones for you…
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