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How To Treat Jaundice?

I was taking Terbafine for toenail fungus, until I finally connected all the symptoms to it. Quit it. But developed jaundice condition. Went to ER and am being treated by gastroenterologist. BUT this office doesn t seem to have a lot of experience in this situation. I would like a 2nd doc s input \
Tue, 4 Aug 2015
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Hello,

Thank you for your question and welcome to HCM. I understand your concern.

With such presentations in my clinic, I would recommend my patients to wait and hydrate and wait, because no specific treatment is indicated for drug-induced hepatic disease. Treatment is largely supportive and based on symptomatology. The first step is to discontinue the suspected drug, as you already did.
I would only recommend you avoid physical exertion, alcohol, acetaminophen(Tylenol), and any other substances that harm the liver.
Usually, drug-induced hepatitis goes away within days or weeks after you stop taking the drug that caused it.

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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How To Treat Jaundice?

Hello, Thank you for your question and welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. With such presentations in my clinic, I would recommend my patients to wait and hydrate and wait, because no specific treatment is indicated for drug-induced hepatic disease. Treatment is largely supportive and based on symptomatology. The first step is to discontinue the suspected drug, as you already did. I would only recommend you avoid physical exertion, alcohol, acetaminophen(Tylenol), and any other substances that harm the liver. Usually, drug-induced hepatitis goes away within days or weeks after you stop taking the drug that caused it. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.