Liver Diseases

Follow the links below to find information on liver diseases.

For specific liver diseases, follow the links to those HealthInsite topic pages below.

Reviewed January 2012

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Title:   Liver explained
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The liver clears toxins from the body, processes food nutrients and is involved in regulating body metabolism. Fat accumulation, alcohol misuse, viral infection, iron or copper accumulation, toxic damage and cancer can damage the liver. Liver disorders include fatty liver, cirrhosis, hepatitis, haemochromatosis, autoimmune liver disorders, cancer and some rare inherited diseases.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Gilbert's syndrome
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Gilbert's syndrome is a common, mild disorder in which the liver is unable to properly process the yellowish-brown pigment in bile called bilirubin. This can cause the skin and eyes to turn yellow (jaundice). Gilbert's syndrome typically does not need treatment, but may affect the toxicity of certain medications.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Safety of black cohosh
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Article discusses the questions raised about the safety of black cohosh, specifically with regards to liver damage and breast cancer.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD, Alpha-1)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. Alpha 1-antitrypsin is an enzyme synthesised in the liver. If the level of alpha 1-antitrypsin is too low, protease enzymes can act unopposed, and cause excess protein breakdown. A genetic mutation can cause these low levels of alpha 1-antitrypsin.
Date:   Feb 2011
Title:   Image guided liver biopsy
Publisher:   The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
Description:   Detailed information for health consumers and carers about having an image guided liver biopsy - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects
Date:   Dec 2010
Title:   Liver biopsy
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Liver biopsy is considered the most accurate investigation for evaluating patients with liver diseases, particularly those of a chronic nature. Liver biopsy obtains a tissue sample that can determine the nature and severity of disease.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Liver function tests (LFTs)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   The liver carries out numerous synthetic, excretion and detoxification functions, however only a minority of these can be measured by levels of products in the blood. Liver function tests (LFTs) measure the con
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Liver failure (including encephalopathy, fulminant hepatic failure, hepato-renal syndrome)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of liver failure by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Fatty liver (steatosis, steatohepatitis)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of fatty liver (steatosis, steatohepatitis) written by professional medical specialists.
Date:   Jun 2010
Title:   Wilson's disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Wilson's disease is a genetic disorder that prevents the body from eliminating copper. The excess copper damages certain structures including the liver and nervous system. Wilson's disease is also known as hepatolenticular degeneration. There is no cure for this potentially fatal disease, but it can be managed.
Date:   May 2010
Title:   Updated advice to consumers regarding Hydroxycut products
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Until the TGA has completed its investigations, consumers are advised to exercise caution when using Australian Hydroxycut products.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Updated advice to consumers regarding Hydroxycut products
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Recent media reports have claimed that a case of liver toxicity in Australia is linked to the use of Hydroxycut Hardcore.
Date:   Feb 2010
Title:   Fatty liver - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Fatty liver is a condition most commonly found in heavy drinkers or people who are obese or have diabetes. There are usually no symptoms.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Liver disease - fatty liver disease
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Fatty liver disease or steatosis is a build-up of fats in the liver that replaces healthy tissue. In some cases, fatty liver disease damages the organ and leads to serious complications such as cirrhosis. A fatty liver that is associated with inflammation is called steatohepatitis. In most cases there are no symptoms but the most common symptom is mild abdominal discomfort.
Date:   Dec 2009
Title:   Prescribing in liver disease
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   As the liver is responsible for the metabolism of many compounds, knowledge of a patient's hepatic function is required for the safe prescribing of many drugs.
Date:   Apr 2009
Title:   Liver biopsy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out what is involved when you have a liver biopsy, in which a small piece of liver tissue is removed to help doctors detect liver abnormalities.
Date:   Aug 2008
Title:   Reye's syndrome
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Reye syndrome by professional health specialists.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Wilson's disease
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of Wilson's disease, an inherited disorder where toxic levels of copper accumulates in the liver and brain. Written by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Portal hypertension (including oesophageal varices)
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Portal Hypertension is a disease affecting the liver, portal system of veins, and also the oesophagus and spleen.
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Gilbert's syndrome
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Gilbert's syndrome by professional health specialists.
Date:   Feb 2008

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