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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhy Did My Provider Order a Liver Biopsy?Types of Liver BiopsyPain and Other Risks of Liver BiopsyDay of the Liver BiopsyManaging Pain After Liver BiopsyLiver Biopsy Results and Terms to Know Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Why Did My Provider Order a Liver Biopsy? Types of Liver Biopsy Pain and Other Risks of Liver Biopsy Day of the Liver Biopsy Managing Pain After Liver Biopsy...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsCausesRisk FactorsDiagnosisStagesTreatmentPreventionPrognosisCopingNext in Liver Cancer GuideSymptoms of Liver Cancer Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Causes Risk Factors Diagnosis Stages Treatment Prevention Prognosis Coping Next in Liver Cancer Guide Liver cancer that begins in the liver is called primary liver cancer. Cancer that starts elsewhere and spreads (metastasizes) to your liver is more common. A liver metastasis, the spread of cancer cells to the liver, contains the same type of cancer cells as the primary tumor....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesComplicationsDiagnosisTreatmentAt-Home Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Complications Diagnosis Treatment At-Home Care Only around 5% to 10% of people with liver cysts have symptoms, with most cases requiring no treatment.However, as a cyst grows larger, it can cause blockages and other problems that may require surgical or non-surgical treatments. It is rare for liver cysts to cause liver cancer or liver failure....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe LinkCausesSymptomsTreatmentWhen to Seek Medical CareFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Link Causes Symptoms Treatment When to Seek Medical Care Frequently Asked Questions Liver disease refers to a range of diseases that can cause dysfunction and damage to the liver. There are over 100 types of liver disease.Some of these diseases may cause itching that can interfere with your quality of life....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Are Liver Lesions?CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionPrognosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Are Liver Lesions? Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention Prognosis Liver lesions, also known as liver tumors or masses, are abnormal growths of cells in theliver. The majority are benign (non-cancerous) and often don’t require treatment. But, in some cases, liver lesions are a sign of a serious problem, like cancer, requiring immediate medical treatment....

Key TakeawaysThe majority of recorded COVID-19 deaths in the United States so far have been of BIPOC people.Several recent studies have attempted to explain the disparity.The studies all separately found that social and environmental factors alone act as determinants of COVID-19 infection risk; race does not play a role.Since BIPOC people, especially Black and Latinx people, are more likely to live and work in high-exposure areas, they are in greater danger of contracting the virus....

Although you may have been diagnosed withgastroesophagealreflux disease (GERD), that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your life to its fullest. There are ways to control GERD that won’t necessarily make your acid reflux go away, but it may help alleviate the symptoms enough so that you forget that they are there. patrickheagney / Getty Images Treating GERDIf you have persistent heartburn or other symptoms of GERD, it is important to see your healthcare provider before you try to self-treat your condition....

This article is part ofHealth Divide: Asthma in People of Color, a destination in our Health Divide series. Charnette Darrington is a respiratory therapist who works with people with asthma. She was diagnosed with adult asthma herself in 2014. She works with theAllergy & Asthma Networkas a patient advocate for people with asthma. Before my journey withasthmabegan, I thought I was the lucky one in my family. My grandfather and father both had asthma, but I didn’t have it as a child....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Astigmatism Affects VisionFocus on Your VisionFocus on Your CarFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Astigmatism Affects Vision Focus on Your Vision Focus on Your Car Frequently Asked Questions Astigmatismis a common vision problem that affects about 1 in 3 people.It occurs when the cornea or the lens of the eye has an irregularly shaped curvature. This prevents light from focusing evenly on the retina....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPractical Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Over time,autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease(ADPKD) may lead tokidney failure. Fortunately, ADPKD kidney failure can be delayed, or even prevented, with the manyoptions available to treat the condition. Additionally, there is a lot you can do to manage symptoms, slow disease progression, and manage other aspects of the disease. This article will discuss the emotional, physical, and social effects of ADPKD and how you can better manage these effects....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is BPD? Symptoms Behaviors Common Stigmas Living With BPD Treatment Borderline personality disorder(BPD) is a mental health condition that affects approximately 1.4% of adults in the United States.It results in difficulty regulating emotions, and those living with BPD may suffer from severe symptoms that negatively impact their health and happiness. This article explains what it’s like to live with BPD and how to manage symptoms and possible complications....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSeveritySymptomsTreatmentLiving With ItPreventionFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Severity Symptoms Treatment Living With It Prevention Frequently Asked Questions This article reviews what to expect when living with cardiomyopathy, including symptoms, treatment, and lifestyle considerations. Jochen Tack / Getty Images How Serious Is Cardiomyopathy? The heart is a muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body to supply oxygen and nutrients....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsEmotionalPhysicalSocialPracticalNext in Urticaria GuideSymptoms of Urticaria (Hives) Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Emotional Physical Social Practical Next in Urticaria Guide While living with chronic hives can be difficult, uncomfortable, and painful, there are ways to cope. The majority of people with chronic hives develop hives with no external trigger. Talking with your doctor about a proper treatment plan can help you live well with the condition....