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What Are The Other Tests Needed For Hepatitis C?
My sister has hepatitis c and her liver enzymes are very high 3000. Her stomach is very hard due to an inguinal hernia that isn't repaired. She had a high fever last night. She's had ultrasound and MRI, what other imaging studies and tests should she have?
Thu, 15 May 2014
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney.
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
With such high counts of liver enzyme, your sister requires admission and management as she is at risk of developing hypoglycemia and also encephalopathy.
I would advise you to get her investigations urgently like:
1. Liver Function test- complete
2. PT/INR
3. HCV RNA
4. Upper GI endocopy.
5. Hemogram
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
With such high counts of liver enzyme, your sister requires admission and management as she is at risk of developing hypoglycemia and also encephalopathy.
I would advise you to get her investigations urgently like:
1. Liver Function test- complete
2. PT/INR
3. HCV RNA
4. Upper GI endocopy.
5. Hemogram
This is my best advice for you with the available details, if you have any further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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