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I started with right upper abdominal pain about 6 months ago. It gets severe
at times, comes in waves. Two weeks ago I had an episode of severe pain, green
diarrhea, nausea, and felt horrible for two days. I figured it was my
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Celiac Disease
www.icondata.com/health/pedbase/files/CELIACDI.HTM
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What is hepatitis?
Hepatitis is a disease that damages the liver. Viruses
cause most cases of hepatitis, but alcohol, drugs, and other factors can also
cause the disease.
Hepatitis B can be caught from another person who has the virus. In the
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What is hepatitis?
Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. There are numerous causes of
hepatitis, including viruses, alcohol, certain medications, autoimmune disorders
and inherited disorders. There are a number of viruses that can cause
inflammati... |
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What is jaundice?
Jaundice is not an illness, but a medical condition in which too much
bilirubin – a compound produced by the breakdown of hemoglobin from red blood
cells – is circulating in the blood. This excess of
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What is liver failure?
Liver failure occurs when large parts of the liver become damaged beyond
repair and the liver is no longer able to function.
Liver failure is a life-threatening condition that demands urgent medical
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The liver is the body's largest internal organ, weighing about 3 pounds in
adults. It is located below the diaphragm on the right side of the abdomen.
The liver performs many complex functions in the body, including the
following:
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How can I protect myself against viral hepatitis?
There are several viruses that can infect the liver and cause hepatitis. Three
of the most common are hepatitis A, B, and C. Hepatitis A occurs sporadically or
in outbreaks and results in an acute, sel... |
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What is Hepatitis?
Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is the body’s
reaction to irritation or injury. It can cause pain, redness, and swelling.
There are many causes of hepatitis. This document focuses on viral hepatitis.
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