Worrying signs of a fatty liver
Fatty liver is when there is too much fat in your liver. It’s common, particularly in people who have diabetes and are overweight. Although it might not cause any symptoms, it can lead to significant ...
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8-year-old boy desperately needs liver transplant – nurse hears his story and acts quickly
Brayden Auten, from Wisconsin, loves wrestling and according to his mom was the healthiest person she knew. So a week after he finished competing in the state championships and started complaining he was feeling sick, ...
Family’s daughter is dying – then her nanny makes a decision that makes tears stream down my cheek
Kiersten Miles is a 22-year-old student from New Jersey who needed a job to support her studies. She contacted the Rosko family through a friend and immediately started working for them. In no time, Kiersten ...
Doctor says baby needs new liver – then 40 min later, he takes his name off the donor list
Little Daniel had a rare liver disease. His skin turned yellow and the five-month-old plummeted to a mere 8 pounds (3.5 kg). Despite undergoing several operations, Daniel’s condition didn’t improve. So just before Christmas, doctors ...
The body’s hidden warning sign – how to know if your liver is full of toxins
There are many different reasons why the liver may stop working properly. These include obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, or eating an excessive amount of foods containing toxins that the liver can no longer filter out. Several symptoms become apparent when ...