Question 1

can you eat beef liver when pregnant?

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Yes.: No reason not to - in moderation. Make sure it is cooked well and do not indulge more than a couple of times per month.

Question 2

can you have beef jerky in first 12 weeks of pregnancy?

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Yes, but : It's not the healthiest  of foods, so please make sure to eat a balanced diet as well.

Question 3

is beef liver good for diabetics?

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Not good or bad: It's the same as any other organ meat. It's high in fat and can increase cholesterol, so moderation is important. Remember, the liver is where all the hormones, additives and antibiotics are stored that are given to the animal to fatten it up prior to slaughter. Makes you think twice, doesn't it?

Question 4

what is liver necrosis in pregnancy?

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Serious problem: You may be referring to a problem of either fatty liver infiltration or liver disease secondary to a condition like pre eclampsia.  Either way, the process leads to an elevation in blood tests that reflect damage to liver cells due to an underlying process.  This is a serious problem and needs to be addressed as to the underlying cause.  If it goes untreated it can lead to more serious consequence.

Question 5

what is acute fatty liver of pregnancy?

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Fatty liver: Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (aflp) is a rare, potentially fatal complication that occurs in the third trimester or early postpartum period. Although the exact pathogenesis is unknown, this disease has been linked to an abnormality in fetal fatty acid metabolism. Early diagnosis of aflp sometimes can be difficult because it shares features with other common conditions such as pre-eclampsia, vira.

Question 6

can i eat beef kidneys during pregnancy?

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Yes: If you eat meat before.

Question 7

how bad is acute fatty liver of pregnancy?

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Fatty liver/pregnanc: Is a real life threatening condition which occurs in third trimester or immediately following delivery
it is caused by fatty acid metabolism disturbed by mitpchondria in the mother due to deficiency in lchad, (long chain 3hydroxy-co enzymea dehydrogenase) enzyme.
 Condition used to be thought fatal in the past but aggressive treatment by stabilising mother with support with IV fluids and blood prod.

Question 8

symptoms of liver disease due to pregnancy?

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Various: There are several kinds of liver problems related to pregnancy.  If your skin or the whites of your eyes start looking yellow, if you are having pain in the upper right side of your abdomen, or if you are having nausea, vomiting & headaches later in pregnancy, tell your OB and be seen right away.  Some liver problems in pregnancy are mild, but others can be life-threatening and/or harm your baby.

Question 9

is it safe to eat beef jerky during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Beef jerky ?: There is nothing about beef jerky which is unsafe in pregnancy, with the exception of higher sodium content, which may cause additional swelling in lower extremities, and contribute to higher blood pressure, but occasional usage should be OK .

Question 10

what are the causes of a fatty liver of pregnancy?

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Enzyme deficiency: The association of cases of acute fatty liver of pregnancy with one of the inherited defects in mitochondrial beta-oxidation of fatty acids (the acronym for which is lchad), suggests that some affected women and their fetuses might have an inherited enzyme deficiency in beta-oxidation that predisposes the mother to this disorder.

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