Question 1

how long does it take to reverse fatty liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Can be really fast: A few days of sobriety can clear up the liver if it's due to a wild alcohol party holiday. When it's due to lack of exercise, a few weeks can effect a striking improvement. Finding fatty liver is often a life-saving wake-up call. Be proactive. Best wishes.

Question 2

please explain why is it bad to take statins when you have liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Statins: One of the side effects of statins can be liver enzyme abnormalities and rarely liver damage. If you already have liver disease, taking a drug with the potential to cause liver problems isn't a great idea.

Question 3

is it possible to cure fatty liver disease? any advice on what medicine to take to cure the disease?

Accepted Answer

2 issues: alcohol and cholesterol: abstain from all alcoholic beverages and have your blood tested fro cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, LDL and HDL/total cholesterol ratio, Exercise daily and add fiber to your diet. Repeat blood tests in 3 months.

Question 4

can i take epsom salts baths with end stage liver disease

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you find that comforting.

Question 5

can i still take allegra (fexofenadine) if i have liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Allegra (fexofenadine) is metabolized mainly through the liver so the dosage will need to be adjusted.  It will depend on how severe the liver disease and the dosage of allegra (fexofenadine).  You need to discuss this with your doctor.

Question 6

would it be okay to take glutathione when you have fatty liver disease?

Accepted Answer

See below: There are reports indicating that antioxidant glutathione may help with chronic fatty liver. Talk to your doctor to be sure. It may be more important to treat the underlying causes such as alcohol, obesity, high fat diet, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, hypertension, toxic medications, etc.

Question 7

familial hyper cholesterol can i take a statin safely with liver disease ?

Accepted Answer

: It is not a do it yourself issue. You will need a prescription for statins and your doctor should evaluate your suitability for the medication.

Question 8

please advise! how much alcohol does it take to cause fatty liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Fatty liver disease: The most common cause of fatty liver disease is being overweight.  Excess glucose is stored as glycogen primarily in the liver.  Etoh can contribute to fatty liver due to the excess carbohydrates being consumed.

Question 9

could you tell me how much drinking does it take to get fatty liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Depends : On how much damage your liver got from other conditions, such as hepatitis, elevated lipids, or other toxins besides alcohol.  Surprisingly little in some people.  And some people manage to get fatty liver even without drinking alcohol.

Question 10

what can i take for leg pain if i have liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Leg pain: Try drinking tonic water. It has quinine which helps with leg cramps.
Valium and Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) are good muscle relaxants but must be prescribed by a physician.
Good luck

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