HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Hepatitis A Recur After A Brief Period Of Recovery ?

hello, this is pritisha.. my father has been undergoing treatment at Appolo Hospital Chennai.as per the reports he is suffering from Hepatitis A and major liver damage. it is been mentioned in the report that his HAV-IgM is positive and ANTI HCV ELISA is negative. before treatment his bilirubin direct was 15.9 and bilirubin unconjugated is 4.5, amounting to a total bilirubin of 20.4... after treatment, his skin colour became normal.. but after 12 days; i.e from today we have seen the yellow rashes all over his body as well as his eyes. he s feeling weak again despite of taking proper medicines advised by the doctor. the medicines given are- Tab Hepiral(400), Livopill-DS, Golbi SR(450), Nexprofast(40mg), Lesuride (25mg), syrup Betonin, tricane..... i just want to know, after being recovered a little bit, why he has developed the yellow colour again which became normal till yesterday? is this a serious symptom? am worried... please suggest.. thank you
Tue, 17 Jan 2012
Report Abuse
  User's Response
Hello, Pritisha

the yellow rashes can be due to increased bilirubin levels , get these levels checked.
They might have recurred due to an obstruction in the bile passages in or near the liver

it can be serious i suggest your father should be examined .
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Hepatotoxicity


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Hepatitis A Recur After A Brief Period Of Recovery ?

Hello, Pritisha the yellow rashes can be due to increased bilirubin levels , get these levels checked. They might have recurred due to an obstruction in the bile passages in or near the liver it can be serious i suggest your father should be examined .