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What is Haemochromatosis? A medical condition caused by an overload of iron in your body. There are several forms of haemochromatosis; the most common form is hereditary or genetic haemochromatosis which is the inheritance of a faulty or abnormal gene that is responsible for an increase in the amount of iron entering the body. What […]

A FibroScan is a type of ultrasound scan that uses high frequency sound waves. It is a simple, painless, non-invasive test that measures the amount of fibrosis (scarring) and fat you have in the tissues of your liver. Why do I need a FibroScan? The doctor or nurse who you have seen in clinic or […]

The aim of large volume paracentesis is to provide symptomatic relief of symptoms associated with large volumes of fluid (ascites). What is ascites? Ascites is an accumulation of fluid in the abdomen. Although it is normal to have a small amount of this fluid in your abdomen, if there is an imbalance in the creation […]

What is Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)? The exact cause is not clearly understood, it is classified as a progressive auto immune condition that can destroy some of the tubes that link your liver to your gut. These tubes are called bile ducts. Will I experience any symptoms? Some people diagnosed with PBC will never experience […]

What is MASLD? Fatty liver disease is when you have too much fat in your liver. In a healthy liver there should be very little or no fat. For most people carrying a little bit of fat in your liver will cause you no problems. Too much fat in your liver is as a result […]

What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a virus that is carried in your blood and body fluids, which infects and potentially damages your liver. There are a number of viruses that can infect the liver more information on Hepatitis A, D &E can be found on British Liver Trust website www.britishlivertrust.org.uk or www.livernorth.org.uk or […]

What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus carried in your blood and body fluids which infects and potentially can damage your liver. A virus is a particle that needs to get inside living cells in order to replicate. The Hepatitis B virus infects the cells in your liver resulting in your liver becoming […]

What is Auto immune Hepatitis (AIH?) – (inflammation of the liver) Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is an autoimmune condition. This means your body’s own immune system (defence against illness) attacks your own cells and body organs. AIH is classified as a chronic condition which usually lasts longer than six months and is usually a lifelong condition. […]