Question 1

is doxycycline bad 4 me if i have fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If fatty liver is chronic  from being overweight for instance , it is probably safe to take Doxycycline . If you had recent liver injury causing the fatty liver,     there is a small risk of further liver injury from doxycycline. Keep in mind that most medications  are metabolized by  the liver and put a strain on this organ.  It usually is not long term  damage.

Question 2

i have syphilis and my liver hurts, is it ok to take 100 mg of doxycycline a day for 14 days?

Accepted Answer

: You should clarify what you meant by "my liver hurts". In general, doxycycline can still be used in patient with liver disease.

Question 3

can doxycycline cause elevated liver enzmes?

Accepted Answer

Yes indeed: Some people are sensitive to this stuff and get elevated liver enzymes from it. It's easy to find out -- your physician can recheck you after two weeks off the stuff. The tetracycline family of meds are great, especially for acne, and are life-savers in rickettsial disease, but there are other good substitutes for long-term if one's made you sick.

Question 4

can "himalaya's liv52" be used while on doxycycline hydrochloride (100mg) to reduce hepatotoxic effects and help support/maintain liver health?

Accepted Answer

Himalaya's Liv52: There is no FDA approved testing that shows this item does anything for liver health or is safe for use under any condition.  Thus, there is no US literature that provides adequate assurances of safety while taking with doxycycline.  There is a body of literature from India and Europe that is focused on Liv52.

Question 5

can doxycycline 200mg increase liver enzymes or cause them to be high(ast&alt) or is it unlikely?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, Doxycycline can indeed raise live enzymes, as can many safe drugs.  The question really is, how much are they elevated and how quickly do the come down after stopping it.  It would also be nice to know what your liver enzymes were prior to being on the doxy, if the baseline is available.

Question 6

what cause liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Many things. Alcohol, infections ( hepatitis) medications, toxins. It's a lengthy list.

Question 7

is liver damage reversible?

Accepted Answer

Depends but yes: What is the cause of the liver damage (virus, immune system, toxins, drugs)? Is the damage ongoing (alcohol, etc.)?  In most cases, the liver has an amazing capacity to repair itself and reverse scar tissue that has formed. A person can donate half their liver to another person and they will both usually be ok. Treat your liver well and it will treat you well.

Question 8

how to tell if i have liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Look in mirror: If you are jaundiced, yellow pallor to skin or whites of eyes. Redness to palms, itching with no direct cause, loss of taste then i would check with your doctor. Check side effects of any and all medications that you take even supplements.

Question 9

what could be causing my liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: There are many reasons that can cause your  liver disease. Such as, overuse of alcohol, virus, fat in the liver ( with obesity, diabetes, unhealthy diet etc), overactive immune system, medications, drugs, and many others.

Question 10

how to know if i have any signs of liver damage!?

Accepted Answer

Labs / Biopsy: Biopsy is the gold standard to evaluate liver damage.  This test is not done on everyone.  Liver function tests can let a doctor know if there is ongoing inflammation of the liver.  There are different tests like Fibrospect that is a less invasive than a liver biopsy that can help.  All of this has to be put in context with your medical conditions/ history, etc..  and discussed with your doctor.

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Is doxycycline bad 4 me if i have fatty liver?

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I have syphilis and my liver hurts, is it ok to take 100 mg of doxycycline a day for 14 days?

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Can doxycycline cause elevated liver enzmes?

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Can "himalaya's liv52" be used while on doxycycline hydrochloride (100mg) to reduce hepatotoxic effects and help support/maintain liver health?

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Can doxycycline 200mg increase liver enzymes or cause them to be high(ast&alt) or is it unlikely?

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What cause liver damage?

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Is liver damage reversible?

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How to tell if i have liver damage?

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What could be causing my liver damage?

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How to know if i have any signs of liver damage!?

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