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How can liver disease cause hypoproteinemia?
How can liver disease cause hypoproteinemia?
How can liver disease cause hypoproteinemia?
In patients with liver cirrhosis, due to the decline of liver cell function and the decrease in the number of liver cells, the protein synthesis including albumin and various coagulation factors is insufficient, resulting in hypoproteinemiaLast updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What are the complications of liver disease?
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) is a life-threatening condition that affects kidney function in people with advanced liver disease.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What is the meaning of a high MCHC in blood tests?
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration (MCHC) refers to the average concentration of hemoglobin inside a group of red blood cells. A MCHC result may be high in people with some types of anemia, liver disease, or an overactive thyroid.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Does liver cirrhosis lead to liver cancer?
The risk of developing liver cancer is increased for people who have cirrhosis, a disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What types of blood tests can help detect liver cancer?
You might also have a blood test to look at the level of a chemical called alpha fetoprotein (AFP). This might be higher than normal in some types of liver cancer.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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Can fatty liver cause cancer?
NAFLD is one of the main risk factors for developing liver cancer.Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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