Suggest Treatment For Alcohol-induced Liver Disease

Posted on Fri, 3 Jun 2016

Question: I had a drinking spell of one week. Where I drank heavy for 5 days. The next week I became Jaundice. What is the time frame of recovery

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to advise accordingly

When you became jaundiced , did you get your liver function tests done via a doctor

If not then they need to be done

If you have done so kindly upload the results esp of ALT and bilirubin. PT and albumin

let me know if you have any query

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Dr M.S Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

I have not seen a doctor. Is there anything I can do to alleviate the situation without testing

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello again

The supportive care intensity needs to be determined based on the investigations.

Liv52, plenty of fluids and avoiding hepato toxic drugs is the way to go for now.

Liver function tests including bilirubin and ALT levels are needed to determine the extent of damage as jaundice presents an ominous sign. Hemolysis also needs to be ruled out especially if the unconjugated bilirubin is mainly raised. An ultrasound of the abdomen would be helpful in assessing the liver and spleen in this context.

You should not take it lightly and consult your GP immediately. If required then he may refer you to a specialist internal medicine doctor for further care.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar