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🫁 Hepatic / Liver

Conditions affecting the liver, including fatty liver disease, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.

3 conditions in this category

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Hepatitis B

التهاب الكبد الوبائي ب

A viral infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) that can become chronic and lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. HBV screening is part of UAE residency visa medical examinations.

Fatigue and weaknessNausea, vomiting, and loss of appetiteAbdominal pain especially near the liver
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Hepatitis C

التهاب الكبد الوبائي ج

A viral liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that often becomes chronic. Unlike hepatitis B, there is no vaccine, but modern antiviral treatments can cure over 95% of cases when detected early.

Often asymptomatic for yearsFatigue and weaknessNausea and decreased appetite
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)

مرض الكبد الدهني غير الكحولي

A condition characterised by excessive fat accumulation in liver cells not caused by alcohol consumption. Extremely common in the UAE due to high rates of obesity, diabetes, and sedentary lifestyles, NAFLD can progress to serious liver damage.

Fatigue and weaknessDull pain in the upper right abdomenUnexplained weight loss in advanced stages
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