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How can people check the liver function?

I drink occasionally and would like to know my liver health. What tests would you recommend to check my liver function?
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My son has been diagnosed with liver cancer. What should we do next?

My son is only12 years old and has been diagnosed with liver cancer. We are considering various lines of treatment. Is liver replacement an option? I am overwhelmed and terrified....
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I am undergoing treatment for liver cancer. I am now passing blood in my stools. Why is this?

I have been diagnosed with liver cancer and I am currently undergoing chemo and treatment for the cancer. I passed blood in my stools yesterday. What does this mean?
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I have hepatitis A. Should I see a hepatologist to manage this condition?

I was diagnosed with hepatitis A by my gastroenterologist. Should I continue seeing my gastroenterologist for this condition or is it better to be treated by a hepatologist in...
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How soon should I see my bilirubin count normalizing after starting treatment?

I had abnormal bilirubin counts when I was diagnosed with jaundice. My treatment has started. How soon will the counts start normalizing?
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How to tell the difference from gallbladder vs liver pain?

I've been having upper right stomach pain, how do i know if its from my gallbladder or liver?
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How dangerous is liver disease?

I have an enlarged liver and spleen, with a small umbilical hernia. I need a biopsy on liver, I've been drinking alcohol for the past 10 years and on different medications for...
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What is the suggested diet for a person with fatty liver?

My husband's recent test results have indicated that he has a fatty liver. What is the suggested diet for a person with fatty liver?
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Can long term diabetes affect my liver functioning?

I have been suffering from diabetes for the past 12 years, and have been managing it, somewhat well. It took a lot getting used to. I know diabetes may impact kidney. But, could...
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Liver cancer

Pain is getting bad down thru lower abdomen, doc says will get worse. Is that true towards the end?
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Does GERD indicate a weak liver?

For the past 4 months I have been suffering from GERD and acid reflux. Are there chances that these could also affect my liver in any way?
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If you have hepatitis B is it ok to have a jog every morning?

If you have hepatitis B is it ok to have a jog every morning?
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Can drinking just occasionally affect the liver?

4 years ago I had hepatitis E that thankfully went away. I have reduced my drinking after recovery from the disease. Will occasional drinking also affect my liver function?
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What are the ways to recognize hepatitis?

Is hepatitis an epidemic or is it caused from alcohol consumption? My brother has a drinking problem, and I'm pretty worried about the effect that this will have long-term. What...
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Can stopping alcohol consumption prevent liver cirrohosis?

I am 35 years old and since the last 6 years I have been regularly consuming alcohol. However, recently, people have warned me about the damage alcohol consumption could cause...
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What is the effect of hepatitis C on the liver?

I was reading an article the other day that hepatitis C can impact the liver functioning of a person. How does the disease hamper it? Can hepatitis C be prevented?
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Should I be concerned about cirrhosis?

I was an alcoholic (in my 15th year of sobriety) and am now 46 years old. Should I be worried about liver issues even though I don't drink anymore?
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