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Fatty Liver And Hiv
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fatty liver and HIVBoth my parents died of cancer near the age of 40. My father died of Liver cancer. I have fatty liver, possibly a side effect of my HIV treatment. I've been poz 10 yrs. Am I more likely to get liver cancer than others?...
Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
Liver cancer can be related to a primary cancer somewhere else. Sometimes liver cancer is the primary cancer and it is caused by hepatitis B or hepatitis C. I would simply make sure you have been tested for those two viruses. Fatty liver is common...
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fatty liver with hiv medicineshi doctor!how are you??My name is LeeI had hep B,the first Lab (sep/29/06)hepDNA 8.000.000 iu/ml... Read more »HIV , HCV & Fatty LiverI had blood test for HIV as Nonreactive at 2.5 months after unprotected sex exposure. My AST is 28,... Read more »
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Is Common in HAART-Experienced Patients; Several HIV- and Antiretroviral-Related Factors May Play RoleThere's nothing like hearing the results of studies directly from those who actually conducted the research. It is these women and men who are transforming HIV treatment and care. In this interview, you'll meet one of these impressive HIV... Read more »
Caring for Your Liver if You Have HIV/AIDSTable of Contents Liver Basics Symptoms of Liver Damage Tests for Liver Damage The Liver and HIV Liver Disease and Women Caring for Your Liver Taking Care of Yourself Liver Basics Your liver is one of the most important... Read more »
Liver ToxicityLiver impairment in HIV disease is common and has many possible causes, only one of which are the medications you're taking. Many infections can result in liver damage, including: co-infection with hepatitis viruses opportunistic infections such... Read more »
Viral Hepatitis and HIVAbout the Liver and Hepatitis The Liver and Its Many Functions The liver is the largest organ in the human body. Approximately the size of a football, it is located in the upper right part of the abdomen. We can't live without a functioning liver.... Read more »
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dear gmanbil Can HIV affect the liver?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
dear gman,hiv itself affect the liver,while NOT on meds?,my liver enzymes are always raised.my recent DNA PCR WAS NEG,for HIV. Read more » Can HIV affect the liver?
Posted by Anonymous
question.can hiv affect the liver,even when a person is not on meds.?my liver enzymes are always high.my liver always hurts and is sore.Read more » Liver-Related Deaths More Common Among HIV+
Posted by ScotCharles, 1 Reply
Yet more reason to be cautious about use of HAART and to work on liver health by not drinking alcohol, not smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight.COMPLICATIONS OF HIV/HAART Liver-Related Deaths More Common Among HIV-Infected Patients After... Read more » Joint Pain caused by liver, HIV, meds, arthritis?
Posted by ScotCharles, 3 Replies
Has anyone experienced joint pain that was diagnosed as relating to either HIV or the meds? Don't laugh now, but my elbows are warm to the touch, and I have a burning pain in them. I have liver problems which cause my right shoulder and the right...
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