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How Long One Should Continue Essentiale For Liver Disorder?
Age 68 Overwight(90Kg) In reports have come as infilteration of liver..And also sugar at 160..It is for the first time both these diagnosed..Had never got these before in my life. Doctor has given essentile 4 times a day and few other medicines to reduce weight. 1.If take essentiale, till how much duration I will have to continue it or is it like medicines of BP or Diabetes, which are for lifetime. 2.Is taking 4 times a day right way to go, as I have really started to exercise and have taken it seriously. Thanks
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
Hello,
You are diagnosed with diabetes (blood sugar level was found to be towards the higher side). Some problem with the liver was also detected for which you have been prescribed Essentiale (4 times a day). You have not provided details on the liver problem or diagnosis. Since you are overweight, you should do regular exercises and walking at least two times a day.
Control your blood sugar level at all cost. Cut on alcohol intake or addictions if any. For 2-3 months take boiled food that is home made. Avoid oily , spicy junk food. Since you are suffering from liver disorder you should take boiled water after cooling it. Take food good for the liver. Take liver tonic and digestives. Take at least 8 hours sleep so that your liver gets adequate time to repair.
Stay well hydrated. If you are able to control your blood sugar level by lifestyle change and diet control, you may not have to take diabetic medicines. It all depend on your control. Essentiale is Phospholipids (Essentiale Forte P) that you have been prescribed by your local treating doctor is a medicine used to treat liver diseases. It relieves discomforts like lack of appetite, sensation of pressure in the right epigastric area due to liver injury caused by unhealthy diet, toxic substance, etc.
Regarding the dosage and the duration for which you will have to take the medicine you should consult your treating doctor. It will depend on the response of your liver to the treatment being given. In case you are not comfortable taking such high dose (4 times a day) you should tell your treating doctor about the side effects you are experiencing so that the dose can be lowered.
Taking any medicine for a very long time will cause side effects. Make lifestyle changes and control your diet so that you may be able to heal naturally. However, you should get blood sugar and liver function tests done routinely to assess your improvement.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are diagnosed with diabetes (blood sugar level was found to be towards the higher side). Some problem with the liver was also detected for which you have been prescribed Essentiale (4 times a day). You have not provided details on the liver problem or diagnosis. Since you are overweight, you should do regular exercises and walking at least two times a day.
Control your blood sugar level at all cost. Cut on alcohol intake or addictions if any. For 2-3 months take boiled food that is home made. Avoid oily , spicy junk food. Since you are suffering from liver disorder you should take boiled water after cooling it. Take food good for the liver. Take liver tonic and digestives. Take at least 8 hours sleep so that your liver gets adequate time to repair.
Stay well hydrated. If you are able to control your blood sugar level by lifestyle change and diet control, you may not have to take diabetic medicines. It all depend on your control. Essentiale is Phospholipids (Essentiale Forte P) that you have been prescribed by your local treating doctor is a medicine used to treat liver diseases. It relieves discomforts like lack of appetite, sensation of pressure in the right epigastric area due to liver injury caused by unhealthy diet, toxic substance, etc.
Regarding the dosage and the duration for which you will have to take the medicine you should consult your treating doctor. It will depend on the response of your liver to the treatment being given. In case you are not comfortable taking such high dose (4 times a day) you should tell your treating doctor about the side effects you are experiencing so that the dose can be lowered.
Taking any medicine for a very long time will cause side effects. Make lifestyle changes and control your diet so that you may be able to heal naturally. However, you should get blood sugar and liver function tests done routinely to assess your improvement.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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