Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

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.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Sun, 22 Jul 2018 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 24 Jul 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
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.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Liver


Loading Online Doctors....
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.