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Case study: Fatty liver and Epstein Barr virus (mononucleosis)
Maree came to see me for help with a fatty liver, excess weight and chronic exhaustion from long term infection with Epstein Barr virus. She brought along an ultrasound scan of her liver and the accompanying report, which stated there were fatty changes in her liver, consistent with mild to moderate fatty liver. Maree was 35 pounds overweight and carried the majority of her excess weight over her abdomen. She had been trying unsuccessfully to lose weight for the last 8 years. She noticed some mild discomfort over the right upper part of her abdomen after rich meals or after consuming alcohol.
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Caffeine and acetaminophen are a risky combination - beware!
New research has shown that consuming caffeine at the same time or close to taking acetaminophen (Tylenol, Panadol) greatly increases the risk of liver damage, particularly in people with hepatitis. It has long been known that combining alcohol with acetaminophen can cause liver harm, or even death. More recently it has been discovered that caffeine is also a problem.
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Gluten can be a culprit in some types of liver disease
Research has shown that liver abnormalities are very common in people with gluten intolerance, also known as celiac disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease where the body mounts an immune reaction every time an individual eats gluten.
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Cinnamon offers a world of benefits to patients with a fatty liver
A new study has shown this remarkable spice can improve the following conditions: Elevated liver enzymes Elevated blood fats Elevated C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation) Insulin resistance (syndrome X) This is wonderful news for the millions of Americans who have a fatty liver. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common cause of liver disease in the world. If left untreated, it raises the risk of type 2 diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver and liver cancer.
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Quick Detox
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Liver Problems In Dogs, Cats And Horses
Liver problems are common in domestic animals such as dogs, cats and horses. The same factors that stress the human...
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
Liver disease is serious and requires treatment and regular monitoring by a liver specialist. A liver specialist is known as...
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Adenomas Of The Liver
Liver disease is serious and requires treatment and regular monitoring by a liver specialist. A liver specialist is known as...
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Focal Nodular Hyperplasia
Liver disease is serious and requires treatment and regular monitoring by a liver specialist. A liver specialist is known as...
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Case study: Fatty liver and pancreatitis combined
Brian was a 43 year old man who came to see me for help with his liver and pancreas. A month before seeing me he had been diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. One evening after dinner he experienced excruciating pain, nausea and sweating. He was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with pancreatitis. At the same time, Brian discovered he also has a fatty liver and sludge in his gallbladder.
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