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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. Primary biliary cirrhosis

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

  3. Fluid retention (oedema)

    Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.

  4. How alcohol affects your body

    Like all drugs, alcohol can damage your body, especially if you drink heavily every day or in binges.

  5. Liver - fatty liver disease

    The damage caused by fatty liver disease can often be halted or reversed through simple lifestyle changes.

  6. Liver

    Some forms of liver disease are inherited, while others are caused by lifestyle factors.

  7. Spleen

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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Hepatitis A

    Immunisation is the best protection against hepatitis A infection and it is recommended for people in high-risk groups.

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