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 organ that filters the blood of alcohol and toxins. The organ produces bile that eliminates toxins from the…
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…
Hepatitis is the condition that causes the liver to inflame. If a vital organ such as the liver is damaged, its essential functions such as processing nutrients, filtering blood, and fighting infections get disrupted. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B…
The liver is the largest organ of the human body, performing essential everyday functions. It is responsible for producing necessary enzymes, removing toxins from the blood, breaking down waste, regulating protein production, storing iron, and managing the immune system to…
If a family member or loved one has had a liver transplant, they have gone through something painful, stressful and life-changing. It is also a big responsibility for family members to take care of a loved one who has had…
What is Wilson’s disease? Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic disorder that affects one in every thirty thousand people. A healthy liver flushes out copper through urine. For people who suffer from Wilson’s disease, the extra copper gets collected in…
Iron is an essential nutrient found in many foods. Healthy people usually absorb about 10% of the iron contained in the food they eat to meet the body’s needs. Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder where too much iron builds up…