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How Can Fluctuating Bilirubin Levels Be Treated?
Hello Doc My husband has alcoholic cirhossis doctors mentioned he doesnt needs transplan as of now and can be treated with medication He was hospitalised for 12 days and then is seen as out patient his bilitubin levels have been fluctuating from 30 to 25 to 22 to 28 to 32 then 28 and again 30 i am unable to make a decision abt the treatment
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
Hello,
The level of bilirubin of your husband are very high.
Treatment is needed in this case.
The main treatment for primary biliary cirrhosis is to slow liver damage with the drug Ursodiol. It is recommended three times a day.It is a prescribed medication, so you should consult your doctor before taking it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
The level of bilirubin of your husband are very high.
Treatment is needed in this case.
The main treatment for primary biliary cirrhosis is to slow liver damage with the drug Ursodiol. It is recommended three times a day.It is a prescribed medication, so you should consult your doctor before taking it.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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