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I m a 45 year old male. I m 75 KG in weight and am very fit. However for the past year I have been getting stomach upsets intermittently with fever and loose stools and cramps and a lot of flatulence. I also got hepatitis E virus infection followed by jaundice 4 months ago. That has cleared up now and all of my tests are fully normal. I spoke with my gastro and he said that I can start drinking beer if I wanted. I was a habitual beer drinker before I fell sick with jaundice/hepatitis. By habitual I mean 4-5 pints daily. When can I start drinking again? Thank you.
Wed, 5 Nov 2014
Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Praveen G's Response
Hello, Welcome to HCM,
Hepatitis E is a self limiting condition and there is no specific drug used for the treatment of hepatitis E.The treatment consists of adequate hydration by fluid intake and normal diet. At times it can take 3 to 6 months for SGOT and SGPT to return to normal. Monitor SGOT SGPT after a month.
A hepatitis E diet includes high carbohydrate intake like Bread, pasta,wheat,rice and grains.The increased carbohydrate helps in preserving the protein in the body and prevent muscle wasting.
Take vitamin B supplements, particularly B complex vitamins which your doctor would have prescribed.
Wash hands well after using any washroom. Prefer to pick hot food and clean water. It is recommended to cook food at home. Drink only commercially bottled water or boiled water especially at places where sanitation and the water supply are unhygienic. Peel off raw fruits or vegetables before you eat. Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Hepatitis E Virus Infection
Hello, Welcome to HCM, Hepatitis E is a self limiting condition and there is no specific drug used for the treatment of hepatitis E.The treatment consists of adequate hydration by fluid intake and normal diet. At times it can take 3 to 6 months for SGOT and SGPT to return to normal. Monitor SGOT SGPT after a month. A hepatitis E diet includes high carbohydrate intake like Bread, pasta,wheat,rice and grains.The increased carbohydrate helps in preserving the protein in the body and prevent muscle wasting. Take vitamin B supplements, particularly B complex vitamins which your doctor would have prescribed. Wash hands well after using any washroom. Prefer to pick hot food and clean water. It is recommended to cook food at home. Drink only commercially bottled water or boiled water especially at places where sanitation and the water supply are unhygienic. Peel off raw fruits or vegetables before you eat. Thank you.