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What Are The Signs For Liver Failure With Leukemia?
my son is being treated for leukemia. His billiruben was elevated and they have held his chemo. they are running tests to see if its hepatitis, or epstein barr syndrome of just an infection. what are the treatments for hepatitis A or B, or epstein barr? Right now he is jaunticed, stomach ache, loose stools and fatigued. His liver is working fine according to the liver tests so what signs do I look for if his liver starts failing? Our oncs told us this in not a big deal though, but I worry.
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Transient elevation in bilirubin is seen among leukemia patients and people who takes chemotherapy. It is not a big deal and no treatment is required. Only supportive treatment will be enough.
You can go for a screening test to rule out viral hepatitis like Hepatitic C and Hepatits B.
Treatment plans may vary if we diagnose viral hepatitis as a cause.
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What Are The Signs For Liver Failure With Leukemia?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Transient elevation in bilirubin is seen among leukemia patients and people who takes chemotherapy. It is not a big deal and no treatment is required. Only supportive treatment will be enough. You can go for a screening test to rule out viral hepatitis like Hepatitic C and Hepatits B. Treatment plans may vary if we diagnose viral hepatitis as a cause. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.