Living with Primary Hyperoxaluria
There’s no cure for primary hyperoxaluria, but early treatment can help slow down the progression to kidney disease
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Vivir con hiperoxaluria primaria
No hay cura para la hiperoxaluria primaria, pero un tratamiento temprano puede ser útil para desacelerar el progreso a una enfermedad renal
Treatment and Management of Primary Hyperoxaluria
Early treatment of primary hyperoxaluria may reduce kidney stones and slow damage
Tratamiento y control de la hiperoxaluria primaria
Un tratamiento temprano de la hiperoxaluria primaria podría reducir los cálculos renales y frenar las lesiones
My Son Won the Basketball Championship, then Passed 15 Kidney Stones
I teach math, and my son’s symptoms didn’t add up to anything I recognized. It was primary hyperoxaluria, an ultra-rare liver disease.
Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
Learn the facts and get expert tips for managing PBC
Conversación clínica: Preguntas y respuestas de la colangitis biliar primaria (CBP)
Obtén información verificada y recibe consejos especializados para controlar la CBP
Having a Rare Disease Called PBC Taught Me to Speak Up
I spent years just waiting for a treatment — now, I’m advocating for one
Tener una enfermedad infrecuente llamada CBP me enseñó a decir lo que siento
Pasé años esperando que se desarrolle algún tratamiento. Ahora, abogo por uno
I Missed All the Signs of My Dad’s Liver Disease
My family wasn’t told the signs of hepatic encephalopathy until it was too late. Now, I’m raising awareness about the disease and helping other caregivers share their stories.
Living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Learn more about PBC, an autoimmune condition that can cause itching and fatigue – and can lead to severe liver damage if left untreated
Vivir con colangitis biliar primaria
Obtén información acerca de la CBP, un trastorno autoinmunitario que puede causar comezón y fatiga y puede dar paso a insuficiencia hepática grave si no se trata
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Bellamy Young Is Putting the Spotlight on Hepatic Encephalopathy
The award-winning actress talks about the brain disorder that affected her father and how she’s using her platform to help give caregivers a voice
What You Need to Know About Viral Hepatitis
There are several types of viral hepatitis. Learn more about this viral infection.
After Half a Century, I’m Finally Free From Hepatitis C
Thanks to one of the first direct-acting antivirals and a decades-long pursuit for a cure, I’ve finally shaken hepatitis C
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Fatty Liver Disease
Liver disease is not always related to alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
NAFLD is on the rise. Here’s what to know about the disease’s various stages, as well as prevention and treatment guidelines
Enfermedad de hígado graso no alcohólico
La incidencia de EHGNA está aumentando. Esto es lo que debe saber sobre las distintas etapas de la enfermedad, así como sobre las recomendaciones de prevención y tratamiento.
St. Patrick’s Day: A time to Toast … Your Liver
Let's celebrate the magnanimous dedication of our liver to keep our whole body fed and alive
Liver Cancer Risks That May Surprise You
About 30,000 Americans are diagnosed with primary liver cancer each year. Here’s what you need to know.
I Was Diagnosed With a Rare Autoimmune Liver Disease Before I Had Any Symptoms
After a PBC diagnosis, I learned to self-advocate and discovered my “own normal.”
How You're Hurting Your Liver
The liver plays an important role for your body from producing cholesterol, bile and proteins to storing minerals, vitamins and carbohydrates. Here are some habits that you may not realize are harming your liver.
Common Misconceptions About Liver Cancer
Liver cancer is often called a "silent" disease because symptoms are rarely visible in the early stages. Misconceptions often surround this stealthy disease.
