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Key points Hepatitis means there is inflammation in the liver If you have autoimmune hepatitis, it means your liver is being damaged by your own immune system Medicines can usually control autoimmune hepatitis, but there is no cure The earlier treatment starts, the better You will need to see a liver doctor regularly Eventually some… Read more
Key points Many things can affect the health of the liver and lead to long-term liver damage Cirrhosis is the result of long-term liver damage Cirrhosis means scarring of the liver The liver shrinks and becomes hard and lumpy It can cause serious health problems Fixing the underlying problem can stabilise disease, ensure the liver… Read more
Liver Foundation is Australia’s national peak body that works across all liver diseases. Since 1995, we have been working to ensure liver health is a priority for all. We strive to create a healthier community through promoting liver health and raising awareness and early detection of liver disease. We help people take control of their… Read more
The Liver Foundation funds research, informs and supports patients and their families, educates GPs, advocates for increased government funding for screening and treatment, and strives for a world free of liver disease. There is a wide range of evidence-based patient information available on the Your Liver and Living Well sections of this website. Accredited CPD… Read more
Having support around you can make behaviour change much easier. Other people can encourage you when things feel difficult, help you stay on track and celebrate your progress with you. Support looks different for everyone. Some people already have supportive friends or family around them, while others may prefer support from a health professional, walking… Read more
When we’re trying to change long-standing habits, there will naturally be times when things don’t go to plan. It’s totally normal to eat too much food or drink too much alcohol from time to time. Perhaps you had a special occasion, perhaps you just felt like a treat after weeks of hard work. One difficult… Read more
Spending long periods of time sitting can affect our health in many ways. Research shows that too much sitting is linked to a higher risk of conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease. Even if you exercise regularly, it’s still important to break up long periods of sitting throughout the day…. Read more
The idea behind the Fatty Liver Diet is for you to make permanent changes that will help your liver repair and prevent you from getting sick in future. That doesn’t have to be scary. It’s all about forming small, sustainable habits that, over time, build up to a healthier you. How are habits formed? Research… Read more
When we try to change our lifestyle, most of us start strong. For the first few days it seems easy to eat differently and move more. But then life gets in the way – especially if we’re not seeing the kind of dramatic results that are often advertised by commercial weight loss programs. Success relies… Read more
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