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- Cirrhosis of the liver
Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.
- Spleen
Surgically removing a diseased or damaged spleen is possible without causing any serious harm to the person.
- Peritonitis
Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.
- Liver cancer
Liver cancer can be a primary cancer that starts in the liver, or a secondary cancer that starts in another part of the body and spreads to the liver.
- Contraception - intrauterine devices (IUD)
Information about intrauterine devices (IUDs - copper and hormonal) as long acting reversible contraception (LARC) to prevent pregnancy. Includes possible side effects and risks, costs and support.
- Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious illness or death.
- Hepatitis C
In Australia, hepatitis C is most often spread through the sharing of drug injecting equipment. New all oral combination treatment has greatly improved health outcomes for people with hepatitis C.
- Splenomegaly
Any conditions that cause a rapid breakdown of blood cells can place great strain on the spleen and make it enlarge.
- Alcohol facts
Learn all about alcohol - includes standard drink size, health risks and effects, how to keep track of your drinking, binge drinking, how long it takes to leave the body, tips to lower intake.
- Primary biliary cirrhosis
Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune condition characterised by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within the liver.