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Gluten Intolerance, Parasites, Starry Night Marks, Effects On Liver
Question: I had ultra sound (US) on my abdominal area performed in the United States because I was experiencing discomfort in my gut when I eat certain foods. I think I am Glutien intolerant. The results of the (US) showed I had "Starry night" markings in my liver. The doctor ordered a Hepatitis profile which was negative. I live out of the United States , in Mexico right now. The doctor thought that I might have parasites so he gave me "Ivermectin" . My liver seems to be still swollen and slightly sore. It only bothers me early in the morning. I currently am taking 40 grams of vitamin C daily which helps. I have been following a glutien-free diet for 2months. Which has been very difficult. I think I have finally narrowed down what I can eat. I am currently a non drinker of alcohol. Before this health issue I drank wine with dinner. I think I am getting control of the food intolerances.
I have three questions:
1)-What other conditions exist that would have the "Starry Night" marks show
up on my liver besides Hepatitis. Could parasites of some type create "Starry
Night" markings ?
2)-Could Glutien intolerance effect my liver. (like fatty liver/ swollen liver)? Is a there any connection between Glutien / food allergies and a swollen liver?
Or are these separate issues , not inter related ?
3)-It has been 60 days since I took the anti-parasite "Ivermectin" . The doctor
said it might take 60 to 90 days for my liver to heal itself after the anti-
parasite drugs. Does this sound like good advise ?
I have three questions:
1)-What other conditions exist that would have the "Starry Night" marks show
up on my liver besides Hepatitis. Could parasites of some type create "Starry
Night" markings ?
2)-Could Glutien intolerance effect my liver. (like fatty liver/ swollen liver)? Is a there any connection between Glutien / food allergies and a swollen liver?
Or are these separate issues , not inter related ?
3)-It has been 60 days since I took the anti-parasite "Ivermectin" . The doctor
said it might take 60 to 90 days for my liver to heal itself after the anti-
parasite drugs. Does this sound like good advise ?
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query ,
1)Starry night appearence is a non specific finding , it can be visualized in acute hepatitis of any kind.Yes, parasitic infection and subsequent hepatitis could present with this finding over the ultrasound.
2)Yes, If you are allergic to gluten the liver may be affected but not to the extent to have hepatomegaly , there could be mild derangement in the values of the liver enzymes.I would not relate the ultrasound markings to the gluten allergy.
3)Well your doctor could have decided to put you on Ivermectin after getting some clues into the diagnosis on examination, i would suggest to continue his advice and get a repeat scan to get assured about the treatment success.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Thanks for your query ,
1)Starry night appearence is a non specific finding , it can be visualized in acute hepatitis of any kind.Yes, parasitic infection and subsequent hepatitis could present with this finding over the ultrasound.
2)Yes, If you are allergic to gluten the liver may be affected but not to the extent to have hepatomegaly , there could be mild derangement in the values of the liver enzymes.I would not relate the ultrasound markings to the gluten allergy.
3)Well your doctor could have decided to put you on Ivermectin after getting some clues into the diagnosis on examination, i would suggest to continue his advice and get a repeat scan to get assured about the treatment success.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any follow up queries I will be available to answer them.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you very much. Just one follow up question. I do not have contact with my health care provider in the US anymore, so I have to get others advise. It sounds and feels like to me the Glutien Intolance/food allergies and my live discomfort are two separate issues . If the parasites were the cause of the "starry night"marks and
were the source to my continual liver discomfort, and the anti parasitic drug eliminated the parasites should it take 60-90 days for the liver to heal itself ? I was told that the starry night XXXXXXX will not go away. Is your advise of having another
scan based on the idea that if parasites where not eliminated they will show up on a new scan ?
Thanks again
were the source to my continual liver discomfort, and the anti parasitic drug eliminated the parasites should it take 60-90 days for the liver to heal itself ? I was told that the starry night XXXXXXX will not go away. Is your advise of having another
scan based on the idea that if parasites where not eliminated they will show up on a new scan ?
Thanks again
Hi,
Thanks for following up,
Yes, you got it right. A repeat scan will surely give you an idea and support your doctor's diagnosis of parasitic involvement and that would be by noting the liver size and ruling out hepatomegaly.The Starry night marks do take long time to disappear.
Wish you Good health.
Thanks for following up,
Yes, you got it right. A repeat scan will surely give you an idea and support your doctor's diagnosis of parasitic involvement and that would be by noting the liver size and ruling out hepatomegaly.The Starry night marks do take long time to disappear.
Wish you Good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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