Question 1

could you suggest good herbal supplements that help with anxiety, but don't cause potential liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes, possibly: Chamomile, passion flower, lemon balm, and theanine are a few that come to mind.  Valerian and kava may be the ones you were thinking of with possible liver toxicity.  In some people, st. John's wort might be useful -- even though it's more famous for use in mild-moderate depression.  It's important for you to know that there are also very effective talk therapies for anxiety.

Question 2

can you take valerian root if you have fatty liver?

Accepted Answer

Better options: Overall valerian is considered safe.  There are a very few case reports of liver injury (temporarily elevated enzymes, one mild fibrosis) so it would be best to try other botanicals such as lemon balm, chamomile, passionflower and milky oats. It may turn out, as with kava, that other substances were to blame.  Good brands include nature's way (purple top), gaia, herbsetc, herbpharm, eclectic etc.

Question 3

whats worse for your liver - alcohol, ativan (lorazepam) or valerian root?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol: No doubts, alcohol is by far more dangerous.

Question 4

can liver damage cause pain?

Accepted Answer

NOT ALWAYS BUT: Not always but depends on the cause, if it is due to cancer, it will cause pain, cirhosis liver can cause pain as well in the abdomen.But earlier stages of liver damage due to alcohol or drugs or infections may not cause any pain.

Question 5

what can help the liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes: There are many causes of liver damage. Excess alcohol use is a major cause. Hepatitis and abnormal iron storage can also be the reason. Fat storage in the liver may be a problem if it becomes extensive. Autoimmune diseaes is also a possibility. If you have abnormal liver tests or suspect a problem, you should discuss the situation with your doctor now.

Question 6

how can you reverse liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Liver regenerates: The liver is one of the only organs that will regenerate once the damaging activity is stopped: as long as there are enough undamaged cells. Milk thistle is purported to help repair liver damage but scientific studies are lacking.

Question 7

how do i know if i have liver damage?

Accepted Answer

Tests: Elevated liver enzymes may suggest ongoing injury but the amount of scarring is assessed by a liver biopsy. There are some non-invasive tests of fibrosis i.e., scarring. Blood tests such as fibrospect or fibroscan ( not available in usa).

Question 8

what usually causes getting liver damage?

Accepted Answer

See details: Really too numerous to mention. Causes increase infection (especially the various hepatitis viruses), toxins (especially alcohol) and medications.

Question 9

what are physical symptoms of liver damage?

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Here are ten: Swollen abdomen,  jaundice, abdominal tenderness, urine changes, irritated skin, stool changes, nausea, loss of appetite, fluid retention, and exhaustion.

Question 10

what are the physical signs of liver damage?

Accepted Answer

All show late: Bloodwork shows liver injury much earlier than physical signs, which can include: dry / rough skin; yellow coloration (jaundice); altered mental status; prominent blood vessels around belly button; swollen neck veins; easy bruising/bleeding; abdomen distension (ascites); stool changes (color / consistency); day/night sleep reversal...

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Could you suggest good herbal supplements that help with anxiety, but don't cause potential liver damage?

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Can you take valerian root if you have fatty liver?

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Whats worse for your liver - alcohol, ativan (lorazepam) or valerian root?

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Can liver damage cause pain?

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What can help the liver damage?

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