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Had Severe Diarrhea And Area Near Liver Sore. Any Chances Of Hepatitis C Returning Back?

Yes, I had a horrible case of diahrea beginning the morning of 12/26 and lasting until 12/31. I have hepatitis C and went through the chemo treatment about 3 years ago. At that time they said the virus was killed but may appear again out of the blue. My right side of my body is now quite sore around the area where the liver is located. Do you have any suggestions or information that may be helpful to me?
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Tue, 7 Jan 2014
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Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

The information provided by you suggests that you are suffering from Post-Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis (NASH)- a deranged liver and Gall bladder function with impaired absorption of food intestine, leading to diarrhea. However, relapse of Hepatitis C cannot be ruled out.

Please get your Liver function tests, stool test and an ultrasound/CT/MRI scan of Liver, Gall Bladder and Pancreas done to pinpoint the exact cause of your problems. In addition, Lipid Profile, apart from Blood sugar should also be done to rule out/detect Diabetes (if present).

Fat-free, high protein diet; avoidance of alcohol; regular exercises, reduction of weight if overweight will help in relieving your problems.

Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised.

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Take care

Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Had Severe Diarrhea And Area Near Liver Sore. Any Chances Of Hepatitis C Returning Back?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. The information provided by you suggests that you are suffering from Post-Hepatitis C, Non-Alcoholic Steato Hepatitis (NASH)- a deranged liver and Gall bladder function with impaired absorption of food intestine, leading to diarrhea. However, relapse of Hepatitis C cannot be ruled out. Please get your Liver function tests, stool test and an ultrasound/CT/MRI scan of Liver, Gall Bladder and Pancreas done to pinpoint the exact cause of your problems. In addition, Lipid Profile, apart from Blood sugar should also be done to rule out/detect Diabetes (if present). Fat-free, high protein diet; avoidance of alcohol; regular exercises, reduction of weight if overweight will help in relieving your problems. Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he will agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable/modified treatment as advised. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Take care Dr. Rakesh Karanwal