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Portal hypertension in children

Portal hypertension in children Portal hypertension happens when pressure builds up in a major vein coming into the liver. It is a complication of liver disease and can cause other...

What are the possible complications of PFIC?

PFIC complications Progressive familial intrahepatic cholestasis (PFIC) is the name given to a group of conditions in which a digestive fluid, called bile, is not released properly from the liver...

Budd-Chiari syndrome in children

Budd-Chiari syndrome in children Budd-Chiari syndrome is a rare disease that affects the liver. It is caused by a blockage in the hepatic veins that carry blood out of the...

Cirrhosis

Cirrhosis Cirrhosis is long-term scarring of the liver caused by many types of liver disease. Find out about symptoms, causes, stages, tests, treatment, and living with cirrhosis. The information on...

What are the possible liver complications in Alagille syndrome?

Liver complications in Alagille syndrome Alagille syndrome (ALGS) is a rare genetic condition. It mainly affects the liver, but can also affect other parts of the body, including the heart,...

Alcohol related liver disease

Alcohol-related liver disease (ARLD) Alcohol-related liver disease is a condition where the liver has been damaged by alcohol. You don’t have to be addicted to alcohol to develop the condition,...

Diet and cirrhosis

Living with a liver condition Diet and cirrhosis Having cirrhosis or advanced liver disease usually means you will need to make some changes to your diet. This page provides diet...

Living with Budd-Chiari syndrome

Living with Budd-Chiari syndrome The information on this page is for: Adults with Budd-Chiari syndome or suspected Budd-Chiari syndrome Family, friends, carers, and healthcare professionals. Information about Budd-Chiari syndrome in...

What happens if my MASLD is more advanced?

What happens if my MASLD is more advanced? MASLD is a common condition where fat builds up in the liver. It is often linked to being overweight and conditions like...

The TIPS procedure

The TIPS procedure TIPS is a surgical procedure to reduce the pressure in your portal vein. Also called: transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt or stent. You might also see it written...