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A Well-Balanced Diet

To be healthy and help your body work properly you need to get the right balance between different foods and drinks. For many people with liver disease that … See more

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Diet and Liver Disease

WebThe food you eat can have a significant impact on your liver. If your liver is healthy a well-balanced diet can reduce your risk of developing some types of liver disease in the …

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Liver disease tests, diagnosis and screening

WebCheck haemoglobin levels (to see how much oxygen is being transported around the body by your red blood cells) Check your white cell count (to check how well your immune …

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Liver blood tests (formerly known as liver function tests

WebLiver blood tests look at how well the liver is functioning and can indicate whether there is any damage or inflammation inside the liver. Until recently, liver blood tests were referred …

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Symptoms of liver disease

WebEarly symptoms. generally feeling unwell and tired all the time. loss of appetite. loss of weight and muscle wasting. feeling sick (nausea) and vomiting. tenderness/pain in the …

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Cirrhosis of the liver

WebCirrhosis of the liver. Cirrhosis is the result of long-term, continuous damage to the liver and may be due to many different causes. The damage leads to scarring, known as fibrosis. …

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New ‘Eating well for a healthy liver’ factsheet and video

WebThey will be able to advise you on the safest way to lose weight and may also refer you to a dietitian to help. Our Eating Well for a healthy liver factsheet and video provide top tips to help you make healthier food choices to reduce your risk of developing fatty liver disease. It …

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Diet and cirrhosis

WebAs well as following the general dietary advice given to all patients with cirrhosis you may also be advised to eat a diet that is: High in starchy carbohydrates such as potatoes, …

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Alcohol and liver disease

WebRegularly drinking over the recommended limit increases the risk of developing liver disease and liver cancer. Although most people who drink stick within the limits, around 1 in 4 …

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Supplements and vitamins

WebSupplements and vitamins. Most people can get the vitamins and other nutrients that they need by eating a healthy balanced diet. Many vitamin supplements will come straight …

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Physical activity and exercise

WebPhysical activity and exercise. Doing regular physical activity or exercise is important for everyone’s health. It helps reduce the risk of developing other serious conditions …

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Just diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B

WebEat well and look after your liver. Living with hepatitis B can damage your liver. So it’s a good idea to look after it in other ways. This includes: Eating a well-balanced diet with …

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NAFLD, NASH and fatty liver disease

WebNon-alcohol related fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a long-lasting liver condition caused by having too much fat in the liver. It is closely linked with being overweight as well as …

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Coffee and your liver FAQs

WebSharp 46% increase in alcohol-related liver disease deaths across UK in past decade raises public health concerns; World Liver Day: celebrating the powerhouse of our body and …

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Looking after your liver

WebLove Your Liver is our national campaign devoted to liver health awareness and giving people the tools they need to keep their liver healthy. We offer information and support, a …

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Complementary and alternative therapy

WebComplementary and alternative therapy. There are a huge number of products that claim to help you to be healthier. Or to reduce the symptoms of medical …

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Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD)

Web1. Alcohol-related fatty liver. Drinking over 4 units of alcohol per day will lead to some build-up of fat in the liver. Your liver breaks down alcohol, but some of the by-products are …

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Treatment for hepatitis B

WebPeople taking tenofovir disproxil (TDF) also have their kidney and bone health checked. Nucleoside and nucleotide analogues are likely to be safe. But there may be a …

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NHS Health Check now includes liver disease

WebPosted on: 31st October 2019 The British Liver Trust has successfully campaigned to ensure that liver disease is now included in the NHS Health Check. The NHS Health …

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