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Veins Prominent In Chest And Abdomen, High Ammonia In Liver, Difficulty Breathing, Bronchitis
Why are my veins showing through my skin in my abdomin, chest? The veins are very dark and transparent. I have just been diagnosed with having a very high level of ammonia in my liver , blood stream. I am having an exteme hard time breathing. Last Wednesday I went to the Dr and I also have Bronchitis ,, I just finished a perscription of the Z-Pac. I m in a lot of pain in my mid section, and can not breathe .
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Fri, 27 Apr 2012
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
High ammonia and Visible veins can be a sign of Chronic Liver Disease.
i advise you following:
1. Liver function test
2. USG Abdomen
3. PT/INR
4. Endoscopy
5. Viral markers.
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.
Stay Healthy
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
High ammonia and Visible veins can be a sign of Chronic Liver Disease.
i advise you following:
1. Liver function test
2. USG Abdomen
3. PT/INR
4. Endoscopy
5. Viral markers.
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask us.
Stay Healthy
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