Suggest Treatment For Diagnosis Of Hardened Liver Due To Years Of Medication

Posted on Thu, 5 Feb 2015

Question: Hi, my name is XXXXXXX I had a recent gall bladder removed. At which time, the surgeon said my whole liver had hardened. The surgeon sent a letter to my prime Dr.. Since I don't drink, he said it could be all of the medications I have taken for years. My Dr. Had his nurse call me and say I did not have hepititus c. And he would do another blood test when I see him in April for an appointment. I thought it is something to be working on now. I am very fatigued and just don't feel well. 3/4 of the time I have a low fever. Only 1 time it reached 100 degrees. What should I do now? I don't feel like I should wait unti April to do something?

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Get your current Liver Function Test done

Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms. XXXXXXX

I went through your question and I understand your concern. There is nothing to be worried about. Here is what I would advise you to do. Please get your current Liver Function Test done. Do share your report with me. In case if this is normal there is nothing to be concerned about. we can plan our next steps based on the results accordingly.

Since you have an appointment with your Doctor in April, he can do a detailed work up for Hepatitis B and C, and an Ultrasound to grade the cirrhosis. Please provide me with this report too.

Coming to your symptoms like fever and tiredness,
1. Please take paracetamol tablet whenever you have fever. It should help in bringing down the temperature. It’s available over the Counter.
2. For tiredness, you may start with multivitamin tablets along with antioxidants twice daily. This shall give you feel good factor and shall boost up your energy.
3. Please drink plenty of fluids. This helps in repair and rejuvenation of tissues and cells.
4. Eat one boiled Egg white every day. This helps in restoring albumin which is hampered in liver disorders usually.
5. Mild stroll in early morning in fresh air shall again reduce tiredness.
6. Good diet with good rest and plenty of fluids is the key to reduce excessive tiredness, especially in liver disorders.

Hope I have addressed your concern. Please do get back to me with liver Function Test results so that we can plan next steps.

Do let me know for any additional information anytime. I would be glad to assist you.

Take care.

Best regards,
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS, MD

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju