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Is Ursodeoxycholic Acid Safe For Fatty Liver Condition ?
I have been diagnosed with fatty liver. i feel heaviness and little bit of pain on the right side of the abdomen. i have been prescribed 300m of ursodeoxycholic acid twice a day after meal. As i mentioned about heaviness it's been increasing day by day and becoming irresistible. i have been prescribed 300m of ursodeoxycholic acid twice a day after meal. but it doesnot seem to be working. the condition has worsened now than what it was before taking medicine. Well .pls suggest me a way out
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It is given as a hepatoprotector. It helps to abort apoptosis of cells.However it is not given in decompensated liver cirhosis.It helps in decreasing of liver enzyme levels. If your fatty liver is caused by alcohol then by refraining from alcohol you will have a good prognosis.Regular follow up with your doctor is necessary.Liver enzymes should be checked regularly at intervals.Hope this may help you.
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It is given as a hepatoprotector. It helps to abort apoptosis of cells.However it is not given in decompensated liver cirhosis.It helps in decreasing of liver enzyme levels. If your fatty liver is caused by alcohol then by refraining from alcohol you will have a good prognosis.Regular follow up with your doctor is necessary.Liver enzymes should be checked regularly at intervals.Hope this may help you.
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