Question 1

safest form of vit d in chronic liver disease?lvl 40nmol/l i understand higher levels may be beneficial. but is it hepatotoxic?

Accepted Answer

D: No vitamin D is not hepatotoxic. 1000 or 2000 dose tablets are OK and inexpensive over the counter. 120 capsules in a bottle about $10.

Question 2

is there any way to get relief from chronic liver disease?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Chronic liver disease due to ?  Optimal treatment is often specific to the cause of the disease process (alcoholism, viral hepatitis, metabolic disorder, intrinsic liver disease, neoplastic process - just to name  few)  start with your primary physician - many are good at managing chronic liver issue.  More complicated process may need additional input from a gi/hepatologist.

Question 3

why is lactalose used in chronic liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Encephalopathy: This synthetic no absorbable sugar is used to decrease the level of ammonia in the blood in the management of hepatic encephalopathy, the confusion and sleepiness that can occur in liver disease.

Question 4

what is the best diet for a patient with chronic liver disease?

Accepted Answer

LOW SALT DIET: If you have chronic liver disease you should avoid diets high in sodium content as they may result in the developement of edema(swelling) and even ascites(fluid in the abdomen) which can be difficult to manage.You should get enough protein in your diet(0.5-1gr/kg). Avoid any drugs , meds , or alcohol which can further damage the liver. There are some supplements that may help(eg, milk thistle).

Question 5

chronic liver disease and hydro codons  is this a good combination?

Accepted Answer

Its the Tylenol (acetaminophen): Most hydrocodone products are paired with tylenol (acetaminophen) and this is toxic to your liver in large amounts.  Having said that, a sick liver may not process the narcotic as well as a healthy liver which may cause dosing problems.  Speak with your doctor and if your liver fxn is worsening try pain meds without the tylenol component or other interventions for the pain.

Question 6

what is the best antibiotic for chronic liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Not sure...: If i understand your question. Antibiotics are not used to treat liver disease. If you are asking about antibiotics to treat some other infection when a person already has liver disease, then there are many and numerous options depending on the type of infection being treated. The choices would be too numerous to print here, and your doctor would know the best for your conditions.

Question 7

in a nutshell, what is chronic liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Injured liver: In the USA the common forms of chronic liver disease are cirrhosis from alcohol use, chronic fatty liver from obesity and liver damage after viral hepatitis.  Ongoing liver inflammation or scar from one of these is called chronic disease.   The liver helps so many natural processes that people with liver damage have many troubles.  Water retention, bleeding, food intolerance, low blood counts etc.

Question 8

what are the tests for chronic liver disease?

Accepted Answer

1: Multiple blood tests to determine cause like hepatitis c, alcohol, iron overload etc., ultrasound and ct scan of liver and gold standard is liver biopsy.

Question 9

what sort of disease is chronic liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Many diseases: Chronic liver disease is an generalized term to describe any liver condition that affects the liver over time, of which there are many. Concerns regarding this are that if the condition is not treated, it may progress to liver scarring, otherwise known as cirrhosis.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of chronic liver disease?

Accepted Answer

Maybe none: In esld (end-stage liver disease), much of liver has been replaced by scarring & may not repair itself. Some esld causes: viral infection (b, c, CMV are common), familial (hemochromatosis, wilson's, alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, others), toxic/environmental/occupational, alcohol related. Has higher risk of liver cancer. If compensated, asymptomatic; get symptoms if progressive disease +/- alcohol.

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