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How To Heal An Inflammed Liver Caused From Alcoholism?
Hi I recently had a blood test and I have an inflamed liver from alcoholism. I have now stopped drinking but I m terrified I m going to get a disease. I read it s the silent killer and I m so scared I m going to die. I have just been resting and drinking water but I have no appetite for food. How do I know if it s going to turn into one of these diseases and what should I be doing now to help my liver heal? Please help! This has been a huge wakeup call for me. :-(
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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I understand your concerns. Firstly, I would say you should be cautious but don't worry too much. You will be fine as you have stopped alcohol and are seeking help. I can sense, a touch of responsibility in your efforts. You have most probably got hepatitis, which is inflammation of liver cells. In the beginning it is reversible.
However I would like to know following
1 number of years you consumed alcohol
2 average amount you consumed daily
3 your general health like weight, blood pressure, age
I would advise following to heal your liver
1 absolute no to alcohol
2 healthy and balanced diet
3 less animal proteins for 3 weeks and then continue as per your habit
To know about possible disease in future you need to do following
1 liver function test at least once in three months till you get normal reports. Then you can do once in six months
2 immediately report to your doctor if you get pain in abdomen, fullness in abdomen, yellowish urine, yellowish skin, extreme fatigue.
I hope my reply will help you. Please write to us or me for more questions. I wish you good health. Kindly rate this reply. Thanks
I understand your concerns. Firstly, I would say you should be cautious but don't worry too much. You will be fine as you have stopped alcohol and are seeking help. I can sense, a touch of responsibility in your efforts. You have most probably got hepatitis, which is inflammation of liver cells. In the beginning it is reversible.
However I would like to know following
1 number of years you consumed alcohol
2 average amount you consumed daily
3 your general health like weight, blood pressure, age
I would advise following to heal your liver
1 absolute no to alcohol
2 healthy and balanced diet
3 less animal proteins for 3 weeks and then continue as per your habit
To know about possible disease in future you need to do following
1 liver function test at least once in three months till you get normal reports. Then you can do once in six months
2 immediately report to your doctor if you get pain in abdomen, fullness in abdomen, yellowish urine, yellowish skin, extreme fatigue.
I hope my reply will help you. Please write to us or me for more questions. I wish you good health. Kindly rate this reply. Thanks
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