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What Causes Itchy Skin In A Person With Hepatic Cirrhosis?
Question: Sir,
My father is suffering from hepatic cirrhosis from last few years. He was known alcoholic. He also have grade III esophageal varisces. On last 10th November, a blood vomiting was happened and our doctor did EVL to this varisces. My father also had Hepatomegaly, mild high BIllirubin and High GGT. My father was going through with medication of Duphalac Syrup, Udiliv Tablets, A 2 Z Tablets, Pantocid DSR, Pantocid 40, Sucral Suspension from 12th November.
Now, he is suffering from high itching on his body. We did a blood test yesterday. On that, we noticed that SGPT, SGOT and Alkaline Phosphate has been increased. Are these the side effects of Udiliv Tablets. One medical representative was telling so. Sir, pls tell us and make us relieved.
With Regards,
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
My father is suffering from hepatic cirrhosis from last few years. He was known alcoholic. He also have grade III esophageal varisces. On last 10th November, a blood vomiting was happened and our doctor did EVL to this varisces. My father also had Hepatomegaly, mild high BIllirubin and High GGT. My father was going through with medication of Duphalac Syrup, Udiliv Tablets, A 2 Z Tablets, Pantocid DSR, Pantocid 40, Sucral Suspension from 12th November.
Now, he is suffering from high itching on his body. We did a blood test yesterday. On that, we noticed that SGPT, SGOT and Alkaline Phosphate has been increased. Are these the side effects of Udiliv Tablets. One medical representative was telling so. Sir, pls tell us and make us relieved.
With Regards,
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Your father sufferings are due to complications of cirrhosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Your father sufferings are due to complications of cirrhosis.
High itching is due to cholestatsis(it is a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum).
Your father is getting right treatment and he should continue it.This condition is treated symptomatically.There is no definitive treatment for cirrhosis.
Udiliv is very commonly prescribed for cirrhosis of liver.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.It may cause mild increase in SGPT,SGOT but main cause may be deteriorating liver condition.
He should avoid alcohol completely if he still take it.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Your father sufferings are due to complications of cirrhosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Your father sufferings are due to complications of cirrhosis.
High itching is due to cholestatsis(it is a condition where bile cannot flow from the liver to the duodenum).
Your father is getting right treatment and he should continue it.This condition is treated symptomatically.There is no definitive treatment for cirrhosis.
Udiliv is very commonly prescribed for cirrhosis of liver.It helps in regeneration of liver cells.It may cause mild increase in SGPT,SGOT but main cause may be deteriorating liver condition.
He should avoid alcohol completely if he still take it.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank You Sir, for your kind attention.
He has stopped taking alcohol now.
With Regards
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
He has stopped taking alcohol now.
With Regards
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
It is good that he has stopped taking alcohol.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It is good that your father has stopped taking alcohol.Alcohol is lethal for cirrhotic patients.
Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
It is good that he has stopped taking alcohol.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
It is good that your father has stopped taking alcohol.Alcohol is lethal for cirrhotic patients.
Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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