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Suggest Treatment For Liver Damage?
hello, my mom is an alcholic and it runs in the family. my auntie has already had liver damage and i think my mom will soon but her feet are turning purple and her ankles are, but they are also swollen and her legs are going purple, can that be a sign of liver faliure? my mom is 49 and about 5ft and her weight is very low because she doesn't eat a lot.
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
Hi welcome to the health care magic
Your mother is chronic alcoholic drinker as per history....
Here she might have cirrhosis like chronic liver disease
In chronic liver problem, ascites and edema can occur...
Purple colour in addition suggestive cyanosis
For edema diuretic can be prescribed
If portal hypertension present than beta blocker like drug needed
TIPSS like procedure useful in that
Fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables useful
Ultimate treatment for cirrhosis is liver transplantation
Take care
Physician consultation advisable for examination
Your mother is chronic alcoholic drinker as per history....
Here she might have cirrhosis like chronic liver disease
In chronic liver problem, ascites and edema can occur...
Purple colour in addition suggestive cyanosis
For edema diuretic can be prescribed
If portal hypertension present than beta blocker like drug needed
TIPSS like procedure useful in that
Fresh fruits and green leafy vegetables useful
Ultimate treatment for cirrhosis is liver transplantation
Take care
Physician consultation advisable for examination
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