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Does Dimethyl Sulfoxide Affect The Liver?
I wish to know the makeup of DMSO, since I hav many allergic reaction to chemicals, is this natural, and Since I can take natural plants better than pain pills, became interested. I was in emergency once when my dr. Forgot about my allergies and tried a different blood pressure medicine , thank god it was resolved. But I have much arthritis, and my feet hurt, joints. Etc. am 75 yrs old. Don t smoke or drink .sam interested in using it on skin. Feel that will spare my organs, but have heard that it may affect your liver? Thank you.
Tue, 24 Apr 2018
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Its safety on the liver function not studied.
Dimethyl sulfoxide is a prescription medicine and dietary supplement commonly used to decrease pain and speed the healing of wounds, burns, and muscle and skeletal injuries. It is also used topically to treat painful conditions such as headache, inflammation, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and trigeminal neuralgia.
It may harm the functions and the liver and kidneys hence the relevant lab tests are recommended every six months during the course of treatment.
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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Its safety on the liver function not studied.
Dimethyl sulfoxide is a prescription medicine and dietary supplement commonly used to decrease pain and speed the healing of wounds, burns, and muscle and skeletal injuries. It is also used topically to treat painful conditions such as headache, inflammation, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and trigeminal neuralgia.
It may harm the functions and the liver and kidneys hence the relevant lab tests are recommended every six months during the course of treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, it may affect the liver or kidney functions.
Dimethyl sulfoxide is a prescription medicine and dietary supplement commonly used to decrease pain and speed the healing of wounds, burns, and muscle and skeletal injuries. It is also used topically to treat painful conditions such as headache, inflammation, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and trigeminal neuralgia.
It may cause liver dysfunctions and may impair the kidney functions hence the relevant lab tests are recommended every six months during the course of treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, it may affect the liver or kidney functions.
Dimethyl sulfoxide is a prescription medicine and dietary supplement commonly used to decrease pain and speed the healing of wounds, burns, and muscle and skeletal injuries. It is also used topically to treat painful conditions such as headache, inflammation, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and trigeminal neuralgia.
It may cause liver dysfunctions and may impair the kidney functions hence the relevant lab tests are recommended every six months during the course of treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I find this answer helpful
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