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How long can it take to get a new liver?

I am a 67-year-old male who was told I need a new liver. How long can it take to get a new liver?
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What is autoimmune hepatitis?

My son is 35 years old and was diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis. What is this disease?
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Are liver diseases dangerous?

My father was diagnosed with a liver disease, well fatty liver, and I'm just wondering if this is a dangerous condition. I never heard of it before. My father is 68 years old....
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How is Hepatitis B detected?

I'm 27 years old and my doctor believes that I have hepatitis B. How is this detected?
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What are the most common types of liver diseases?

Liver issues run in my family, but I don't know the specifics of which relative had what or what I'm at risk for. What are the most common types of liver diseases that you encounter?...
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Is alcohol the only cause of fatty liver?

My boyfriend's father was diagnosed with fatty liver disease, but we're having trouble understanding what caused it. He doesn't drink, nor smoke. Are there other causes of fatty...
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Are hepatitis vaccines necessary?

I'm trying to research each of the vaccines my child should have, and I have a few questions about the hepatitis A vaccine. Is this vaccine really necessary? How often would...
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Can liver disease lead to cancer?

Is it possible for liver disease lead to cancer? My father was just diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver, and I want to know if he's at an increased risk for any cancers.
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Is non-alcoholic fatty liver disease fatal?

My father was diagnosed with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease just recently, and he hardly experienced any symptoms before his diagnosis. Is this disease fatal?
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How is hepatitis B caused?

I was diagnosed with hepatitis B, and according to my doctor, I've had it a while. I'm not sure how I even had gotten it, especially since I haven't had unprotected sex recently...
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What can cause liver cirrhosis?

My father was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, but we aren't sure of how this was caused at all because he stopped drinking a long time ago. What usually causes this condition?...
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What tests are used to confirm hepatitis?

I came into the doctor with jaundice, and the possibility of having hepatitis came up. He does want me to have blood tests to get an official diagnosis, but I'm just wondering,...
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Are there certain medications that can hurt my liver?

Should I stay away from certain medications that can harm my liver? I have a family history of liver disease and want to be extra careful because I don't want to suffer like they...
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Can taking a lot of Tylenol really lead to a liver transplant?

I was reading an article today about liver diseases and transplants, and so on, because my father was diagnosed with hepatitis C. He takes a lot of Tylenol for his pain, and I...
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How is a liver disease diagnosed in children?

My child has had flu-like symptoms for the past few days, but the doctor tested for the flu and it came back negative. She said that it had to be a common cold. But now my son's...
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How can I prevent liver cirrhosis?

My father had cirrhosis of the liver before he died, and I've been wondering if I would be at risk for the same in the future. What can I do to prevent liver cirrhosis?
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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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Are there any natural ways to strengthen my liver?

Are there any natural treatments that can strengthen my liver?
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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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