Is There Any Treatment For Liver Cirrhosis?

Posted on Fri, 29 May 2015

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Question : 4 years back first time I had jaundice. 1 year back again stomach infection later found jaundice and doctor told me some sort of liver cirrhosis and can't be treated and adviced me to take food Control. Last week I had a blood check up to go abroad and the physician told my SGPT and serum bilirubin is high, asked to take LIV 52 daily with fresh lemon juice 5 to 6 glass daily and only fruits and boiled vegetables. Can I regain complete health?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It depends on cause of cirrhosis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Greetings from Dr Divakara P
Thanks for posting your query.

Well see there are many causes of jaundice , some are curable while some are incurable. The same Holds good for Cirrhosis of liver.

Have your doctor told you the cause of cirrhosis and if yes kindly let me know. But if the cause of cirrhosis has not been evaluated then we need to start evaluation for the cause of cirrhosis.

Based on the cause and stage of cirrhosis your health condition for the future can be predicted. Kindly let me know the details asked.

Regards.

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