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Bilirubin is a pigment formed after the breakdown of old red blood cells in the body. It is yellowish in colour and it is broken down further by the liver and eliminated as bile. And, bile is a digestive liquid…

As the title suggests, in this article, we will be discussing the condition called Autoimmune Hepatitis. As the name suggests, this condition is an autoimmune disease which affects the liver. In a normal individual, the immune system makes lymphocytes and…

Hepatic Encephalopathy (HE) is the decline in brain function in people with advanced liver diseases. The liver filters our blood, breaks down toxins into waste products, and excretes them. When our liver doesn’t function properly, toxins build up in the…

Viral Hepatitis is an infectious disease caused by one of several groups of viruses. Manifestations will vary based on the age and immune status of the individual hosts. In children, it can manifest as a fever that is either low…

‘I can’t wait is the new campaign theme to launch World Hepatitis Day 2022. It will highlight the need to accelerate the fight against viral hepatitis and the importance of testing and treatment for the real people who need it.…

There are many infectious diseases that you can catch during one’s pregnancy. One major disease which affects new mothers and their babies is hepatitis. This post discusses about the causes and effects of hepatitis to pregnant mothers as well as…

Do you know the liver is the largest internal organ in the body and performs many essential functions? The liver is the only organ in the body that can repair/regenerate itself. However, if the damage is too extensive, the liver…

What is liver cirrhosis? The liver is about the size of a regular football and it performs important functions in the body such as filtering toxins from the body, making enzymes that help in digesting food and helping you fight…