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
Related HealthInsite Topics
Cirrhosis of the Liver
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about cirrhosis of the liver.
Hepatitis
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on the various types of hepatitis infections.
Jaundice
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information on jaundice.
Liver Cancer
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Links to information on liver cancer, including risk factors and treatments.
Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Liver Diseases
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Links to summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for treatments for liver diseases.
35 Resources Found
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Liver explained
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Better Health Channel
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| 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. |
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Aug 2011 |
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Gilbert's syndrome
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| 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 |
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Safety of black cohosh
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
Article discusses the questions raised about the safety of black cohosh, specifically with regards to liver damage and breast cancer. |
| Date: |
Feb 2011 |
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Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD, Alpha-1)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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. |
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Feb 2011 |
| Title: |
Image guided liver biopsy
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The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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 |
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Liver function tests (LFTs)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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: |
Fatty liver (steatosis, steatohepatitis)
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Until the TGA has completed its investigations, consumers are advised to exercise caution when using Australian Hydroxycut products. |
| Date: |
Feb 2010 |
| Title: |
Fatty liver - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| 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
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Reye syndrome by professional health specialists. |
| Date: |
Jun 2008 |
| Title: |
Wilson's disease
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| 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: |
Gilbert's syndrome
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Gilbert's syndrome by professional health specialists. |
| Date: |
Feb 2008 |