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2. Liver problems - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Blood tests. A group of blood tests called liver function tests can diagnose liver disease. Other blood tests can be done to look for certain liver problems or conditions caused by gene changes. Imaging tests. An ultrasound, CT scan and MRI can show liver damage. Checking a tissue sample.

3. Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo...

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   Imaging procedures. Imaging tests used to diagnose NAFLD include: Abdominal ultrasound, which is often the first test used when liver disease is suspected. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computerized tomography (CT) scanning. These tests are better at finding mild liver fibrosis but can't tell NASH from NAFLD.

4. Liver problems - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Liver disease doesn't always cause symptoms that can be seen or felt. If there are symptoms of liver disease, they may include: Yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, called jaundice. Yellowing of the skin might be harder to see on Black or brown skin. Belly pain and swelling. Swelling in the legs and ankles.

5. Diabetes: How do I help protect my liver? - Mayo Clinic

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   If you have both conditions and your type 2 diabetes isn't managed well, it can make fatty liver disease worse. The best ways to prevent fatty liver disease include the following: Work with your health care team to manage your blood sugar. Lose weight if you need to, and try to stay at a healthy weight.

6. Colon cleansing: Is it helpful or harmful? - Mayo Clinic

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   Colon cleanses done for detoxing sometimes use herbal solutions, coffee or coffee grounds instead of water. Colon cleansing can be dangerous. Coffee enemas have been linked to many deaths. And in general, colon cleansing also can cause less serious side effects. These include cramping, bloating, diarrhea, upset stomach and vomiting.

7. Milk thistle - Mayo Clinic

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   Milk thistle is a plant named for the white veins on its large prickly leaves. One of the active ingredients in milk thistle called silymarin is extracted from the plant's seeds. Silymarin is believed to have antioxidant properties. Milk thistle is sold as an oral capsule, tablet and liquid extract.