What Causes Yellow Urine With Black Stool After Years Of Alcohol Abuse?

Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2015

Question: hi doctor i am XXXXXXX from goa i have been drinking for the last 20 yrs everyday initially it was less but few years lots nearly 1/2 to 3/4 bottle a day 2 times afternoon by 12 to night 10 or 12 everyday i use to get yellow color urine as well as my stools were black in color and also with lots of bad alcohol smell it was also affecting my sleep my weight is 103 i use to make 100 % alcohol by distilling it from sugar and yeast i also got hiatus hernia where in i would get acid re flux so got my self operated when the doc was operating iam sending you attached liver shots now i have completely stopped drinking for nearly 7 months my urine has turned back to liter color but my stool is still not fully off the black color as well as odor as well as when i pass gas it smells bad i also have got sprouting of the liver and my doc says its liver cirrhosis

now i have been on the net and find that there is no cure and liver cures it self so will live 52 help me and what dosage for how long or any other treatment for me
i can not add the file due to the size but if i could get your emailid doctor i will attach it and send so you can see

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Liv 52 is a liver supportive medication it does not cure cirrhosis

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX Hi

I appreciate your concern for the alcohol related liver diseased.

After having gone through the problem of alcoholism described in your query
it seems to me that you have some sort of liver disease due to chronic alcohol intake resulting in ? Cirrhosis of the liver.

The black colored stool seems to be due to bleeding from the stomach because of cirrhosis of liver.

I would advise you to take Vitamin E containing supplements (tablets) as they are found to be effective in patients with liver disease because of their anti oxidant properties.

Beside you must take fruits, green vegetables, drink plenty of water, etc.
Since you have already given up the habit of alcohol, refrain from taking even beer, fatty hot and spicy meals.

Regarding Liv 52

It is a herbal preparation which is claimed to have protective effects on the liver. It is often prescribed in liver diseases.

The suggested daily dosage of Liv. 52 DS tablets for the all-purpose maintenance of healthy liver is 1 tablet twice a day with a full glass of water, administered preferably before food.
I would like you to kindly send the following for further clarifications:
1. Ultrasound Abdomen to see for liver status
2. Liver Function tests.
3. Any other blood tests like CBC, ESR, Blood clotting tests, etc.

Take care of your self.

Best regards.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj