HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Will Glucose Drips Help In Treating Liver Damage?

my daughter took 40 paracetamols she was taken to hospital and placed on a drip she had 2 glucose drips but when they done the blood test it revealed she had done serious damage to her liver so she is now on another drip of glucose will this help with the damage and if not is there anything she can do to repair her liver
Tue, 22 Jul 2014
Report Abuse
Gastroenterologist, Surgical 's  Response
Hi,

I am sorry for the unfortunate situation. Paracetamol poisoning is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States, but in developing countries, it is rarely seen. Paracetamol poisoning can cause liver damage ranging from very mild elevation in the liver enzymes to total liver shut down (fulminant Liver failure). The extent of damage depends on the amount of paracetamol ingested and if the patient had any other liver disease before the poisoning. In mild cases, the treatment is continuous infusion of N-acetyl cystiene (? glucose drip) which helps in repairing the damage to the liver. In severe cases, the only available option would be an emergency liver transplant.
Hope this helps and please do not hesitate to ask for clarifications. I hope your daughter a speedy recovery.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Glucose


Loading Online Doctors....
Will Glucose Drips Help In Treating Liver Damage?

Hi, I am sorry for the unfortunate situation. Paracetamol poisoning is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the United States, but in developing countries, it is rarely seen. Paracetamol poisoning can cause liver damage ranging from very mild elevation in the liver enzymes to total liver shut down (fulminant Liver failure). The extent of damage depends on the amount of paracetamol ingested and if the patient had any other liver disease before the poisoning. In mild cases, the treatment is continuous infusion of N-acetyl cystiene (? glucose drip) which helps in repairing the damage to the liver. In severe cases, the only available option would be an emergency liver transplant. Hope this helps and please do not hesitate to ask for clarifications. I hope your daughter a speedy recovery.