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Can Homoeopathy Or Siddha Treatment Cure Biliary Atresia?

Posted on Thu, 3 Apr 2014

Question: My Cousin's son is nearly 8 months old and was dedicated with Biliary Atresia. They have under gone Kasai procedure which got failure. Now doctors have instructedto go for liver transplant within 1 month and was told as no guranteed after operation too. Can you please suggest if homoeopathy or Siddha treatment can help to save the baby? Current symptoms of Baby: - stomach was enlarged more water accumulated in abdomen , stomach circumstance 54 cm , Stool colour pale yellow some time white or clay colour, yellowish eye

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Siddha or Homeopathy will not be useful Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day The success rate of Kasai porto-enterostomy depends when the procedure is performed. If done before 70 days of age, the success rate are high. Presence of water in abdomen(peritoneal cavity) is known as ascitis. Presence of ascitis is a omnious (bad sign) denoting decompensated Liver function. Also from the reports provided the following abnormality are seen. 1. Very much Raised Bilirubin: It indicates the Kasai Enterostomy is not functioning. Bilirubin present in Liver is not getting excreted into the intestine. Present Bilirubin level is 9.47mg%, if there has been increase in the value compared to previous value, it indicates progressive Liver failure. 2. All the liver enzymes are markedly elevated: Alkaline phosphatase, GGT, SGOT, SGPT are markedly elevated 3. Low Serum Protein: Albumin is synthesized in Liver, decreased level of which indicates decreased production by Liver. Further indicating Liver failure. My Sincere and straight forward advise is do not spend precious time on alternate treatment like Siddha or Homeopathy. Being a Pedaitric Surgeon , I have operated several cases of Biliary atresia. In view of deteriorating Liver function and presence of ascitis, Liver transplant is only option. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCH Consultant Pediatric Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (4 hours later)

Doctor can pls help me with cost of the operation

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (2 hours later)

Brief Answer: Cost form 10 to 15 lakh INR Detailed Answer: Hi Greetings The cost of operation depends on the center where you are planning for Surgery. Roughly on an average it may range from 10 to 15 lakh INR . Take Care Best Regards Deepak

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (14 hours later)

Respected Sir, I am (father) my Son J.Adhi XXXXXXX Date Of Birth:01-08-2013, ( 3 Kg wight on birth) Kanchepuram Hospital. after Birth one month normal , and 45 days after yellowish eye ,billurbin level 8.4 , admited chennai hospital ,doctor diagonised Biospy,LFT ,PT and CBC (every day anaysis) finally the baby was affected Billary atresia . but doctor advised with in before 90 days surgey was done child having Normal life. consided my family member's , finaly i will aspect surgery (Kasai Procedure) . After surger normal life my son stool colour normal, billurbin level near 4.6 and discharge the hopital . after 2.5 Month normal. but now a time stomach was enlarged more water accoumulated abdoman , stomach circumtance 54 cm , Stool colour pale yellow some time white or clay colour, Eye yellowish. again consided my doctor , suggested Liver transplant . I am unable Expenses this cost of surgery.I am middle class family,plz help me,for my child life. Sir, Now a time Slow breathing, Stomach size enlarged, before transplant that time how to removed accumulated more water, (child weight:9.3Kg) If removed water ,after what problem were raiseing? plz help me , Plz Valuble suggestion and treament sir ,Cure my problems, help me, heartful thanking u sir.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (6 hours later)

Brief Answer: Will require ascitis tapping Detailed Answer: Hi Dear Sir Being a Parent myself, I understand your concern and anxiety. The water in the abdomen is due to failing liver functions. Gross distension of abdomen presses on the chest and prevents effective expansion of lungs so causing shallow breathing sometimes. For time being ascitis tapping and removal of fluid has to be done to prevent respiratory embarrassment. Many of the patients (approximately 1/3rd of children) who responded after kauai operation may progress to liver failure as in the case of your son. Do discuss ascitis tapping with your Concerned Pediatric Surgeon. I would also suggest Christian Medical College, Vellore where concession can be given for liver transplant. XXXXXXX Hrudayala, Bangalore also do Pediatric Liver transplant. Do let me know for any further help. Take care Regards Deepak

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar