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Does Ibuprofin Have Any Long Term Effect On Liver ?
Hello, I have been told my gamma gt level is high. I rarely drink alchol but I was in a car accident in December 2011 and have been taking ibuprofen and parecetomol for pain relief . I have whiplash and have been having physio for it which leaves me in severe pain for 3-4 days afterwards hence taking tablets . I am concerned that due to taking ibuprofen I have caused damage to my liver . I am due to settle my claim but am loath to do so if it turns out I am going to have long term damage.
Since your gama globulin level is high you need to get full investigation done. It suggests a plasma cell disorder.you need to have immuno electrophoresis of urine and blood done. This will tell us which brand of gama globulin is raised. In urine you have also to look for bence jones proteins. If positive Mband in electrophoresis or presence of b j proteins in urine you may also have to undergo bone marrow examination. it can also be monoclonal gamopathy which can be ruled out when you get all investigations done. Do not attribute the pains in your bones to exercise or accident.
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Gamma GT levels can be high in a variety of conditions like liver disease, alcohol abuse and congestive heart failure, pancreatic disease, myocardial infarction, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, renal failure, diabetes, obesity and drugs such as phenytoin and barbiturates. Although liver damage is a known side effect of ibuprofen, it is not something which is encountered frequently in clinical practice. Paracetamol is also known to cause liver injury. In any case, it is unlikely you will suffer long term damage. But you can definitely speak with your physician about switching you to an alternate analgesic like a milder version of opiates. You can try different forms like a opiate patch to help.
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Does Ibuprofin Have Any Long Term Effect On Liver ?
Since your gama globulin level is high you need to get full investigation done. It suggests a plasma cell disorder.you need to have immuno electrophoresis of urine and blood done. This will tell us which brand of gama globulin is raised. In urine you have also to look for bence jones proteins. If positive Mband in electrophoresis or presence of b j proteins in urine you may also have to undergo bone marrow examination. it can also be monoclonal gamopathy which can be ruled out when you get all investigations done. Do not attribute the pains in your bones to exercise or accident.