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Can Liver Damage Be Cured ?
My mother-in-law has cirhossis of liver . She has naver consumed alcohol in her life. The doctor says 70% of her liver is damaged. Is there any treatment for the disease. How long can she live with this condition? Sex : F Age : 65 No alcohol consumption, no hepatitis
Sun, 12 Jun 2011
User's Response
hi welcome,
in some cases withou the history of alcoholism also cirrhosis will occur
her liver 70%is damaged now
if she is undergoing proper treatment according to doctor she will be saved.
if much damage go for replacement which will be expensive.
she will survive if start treatment now itself
thankingyou
in some cases withou the history of alcoholism also cirrhosis will occur
her liver 70%is damaged now
if she is undergoing proper treatment according to doctor she will be saved.
if much damage go for replacement which will be expensive.
she will survive if start treatment now itself
thankingyou
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Is she taking any medication like contraceptive pills, phenytoin for seizure. These drugs can also cause. She needs to take a normal protein diet. Less fat in the diet. She needs time to improve but full improvement will not come. It is only supportive management like medication for reducing swelling of legs, abdomen. She must not take high salt also because of fear of renal damage if it is associated. Kindly consult with the Doctor regarding possible causes and management of this situation.
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Is she taking any medication like contraceptive pills, phenytoin for seizure. These drugs can also cause. She needs to take a normal protein diet. Less fat in the diet. She needs time to improve but full improvement will not come. It is only supportive management like medication for reducing swelling of legs, abdomen. She must not take high salt also because of fear of renal damage if it is associated. Kindly consult with the Doctor regarding possible causes and management of this situation.
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