Liver Disease
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‘Fatty liver disease’ describes conditions characterised by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver. When too much fat is stored in the liver, it can lead to liver scarring, or ‘cirrhosis’. Fatty liver is very common and can affect more than 1 in 3 Australians.
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A FibroScan is a simple test to find out how much liver scarring and fatty change you have in your liver.
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Haemochromatosis is a genetic disorder that causes too much iron to be stored in the body, potentially damaging organs like the liver and resulting in serious disease.
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Mediterranean diet recommended for fatty liver disease
High protein, high energy diet for advanced liver disease
Low salt diet for advanced liver disease
ustralian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol
Australian consensus recommendations for the management of hepatitis B
Clinical guidance for treating hepatitis C virus infection: a summary