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Alcoholism > Hepatitis
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Hepatitis Defined
Inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by infections with various organisms, including bacteria, viruses (Hepatitis A, B, C, etc.), or parasites. Chemical toxins such as alcohol, drugs, or poisonous mushrooms can also damage the liver and cause it to become inflamed. A rare but extremely dangerous cause of hepatitis results from overdose of acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can be deadly. In addition, immune cells in the body may attack the liver and cause autoimmune hepatitis. Hepatitis may resolve quickly (acute hepatitis), or cause long-term disease (chronic hepatitis). In some instances, progressive liver damage or liver failure may result. The incidence and severity of hepatitis vary depending on many factors, including the cause of the liver damage and any underlying illnesses in a patient. Common risk factors include intravenous drug use, Tylenol overdose (the dose needed to cause damage is quite close to the effective dose so be sure to be careful to take Tylenol only as directed), risky sexual behaviors.
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Fri Jul 3
- Managing hepatitis C virus infection -- Nash et al. 338: b2366 -- BMJ: Seminar 2009
- Common Hepatitis C Acronyms: - Acronyms - Health Pages - MedHelp
Thu Jul 2
- Hepatitis C: Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV), which is a RNA virus.
Tue Jun 30
- Hepatitis - Causes, Symptoms, Types, Prevention and Treatment: ... Hepatitis is the presence of inflammatory cells in the liver tissue caused by excessive alcohol drinking, disorders of the gall bladder or pancreas, including medication side effects, and infections. In this article, we will discuss Causes, Sympto...
Sun Jun 28
- Hepatitis B Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Information on MedicineNet.co m: Hepatitis B Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis
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- To erase a tattoo | Wikimia: Subject to License CC of Attribution. Author: Fluzo Before doing a tattoo to him, it is necessary to raise many things. But from a medical point of view,
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- Therapy and Infusions by Using DMSO: Article from I Inform You and entitled Therapy and Infusions by Using DMSO - By markus highland
- Therapy and Infusions by Using DMSO | Herbal Treatment For H: Understanding DMSO
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