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  1. Cirrhosis of the liver

    Cirrhosis is a type of liver damage where healthy cells are replaced by scar tissue.

  2. Spleen

    Surgically removing a diseased or damaged spleen is possible without causing any serious harm to the person.

  3. Peritonitis

    Peritonitis is a life-threatening emergency that needs prompt medical treatment.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Hepatitis B

    Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can lead to serious illness or death.

  7. 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.

  8. Splenomegaly

    Any conditions that cause a rapid breakdown of blood cells can place great strain on the spleen and make it enlarge.

  9. 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.

  10. Primary biliary cirrhosis

    Primary biliary cirrhosis is an autoimmune condition characterised by inflammation and scarring of the bile ducts within the liver.

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