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Over time, chronic hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus infections can progress to advanced liver disease, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma. Unlike other forms, more than 80% of hepatitis C infections become chronic and lead to liver disease. When combined with hepatitis B, hepatitis C now accounts for 75% percent of all cases of liver disease around the world. Liver failure caused by hepatitis C is now leading cause of liver transplants in the United States.

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Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

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There are more sensory neurons in the tongue than in any other part of the body.

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Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.

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