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Posted on Mon, 25 Aug 2014
Question: right armpit has sunken in. I am 66 and just quit taking hep c cure in april. A 3 month treatment. After 44 years it worked, but I now have cirrhosis of the liver. 2 years ago I weighed 250 lbs. Now I weigh 120 - 130
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Caused by this huge weight loss!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this sunken armpit that you have reported. Am happy that you were able to get your hepatitis C cured at last though would have been better if these high effective medications were long available.

The drastic weight loss is responsible for extensive tissue breakdown. You must have noticed more wrinkles than before. The sunken armpit is one of the consequences and indicates how much weight you have lost.

I know it is difficult but try to eat as much calories as you can. Also, talk to your doctor about this excessive weight loss. It requires that your liver be checked to make sure that there is no disease progression. He should also evaluate you and see whether you are ripe to be considered for liver transplant.

In all, possible caused by excessive and rapid weight loss. Get your liver assessed for possible disease progression and possibility for a liver transplant.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and please o feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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Suggest Treatment For Liver Cirrhosis

Brief Answer: Caused by this huge weight loss! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this sunken armpit that you have reported. Am happy that you were able to get your hepatitis C cured at last though would have been better if these high effective medications were long available. The drastic weight loss is responsible for extensive tissue breakdown. You must have noticed more wrinkles than before. The sunken armpit is one of the consequences and indicates how much weight you have lost. I know it is difficult but try to eat as much calories as you can. Also, talk to your doctor about this excessive weight loss. It requires that your liver be checked to make sure that there is no disease progression. He should also evaluate you and see whether you are ripe to be considered for liver transplant. In all, possible caused by excessive and rapid weight loss. Get your liver assessed for possible disease progression and possibility for a liver transplant. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thank you so much for using our services and please o feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.