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Liver Disorders

Liver Disorders

There are several problems with the liver that may affect children, including JAUNDICE, cholestasis, enlarged liver, portal hypertension, ascites or liver encephalopathy, and liver failure. Diagnosis When diagnosing liver disease, the p.. Read More

Health and Wellness | 01.26.09 | No Comments

Disorders of the Gallbladder, the Pancreas, and the Liver

Disorders of the Gallbladder, the Pancreas, and the Liver

The gallbladder has a single, nonessential role in digestion: it stores bile produced by the liver until it is needed in the duodenum to digest fats. Both the pancreas and the liver help regulate metabolism (the chemical processes that take.. Read More

Digestive System | 08.14.08 | 4 Comments