Question 1

does hepatitis b patient require any diet control other than limiting alcohol?

Accepted Answer

: Patient should also avoid taking paracetamol. After that it depends if the patient has acute or chronic infection. It would be prudent to consult a doctor if the patient has chronic hepatitis B as it is treatable. Acute hep B is self limited, except in 20% of patients who get chronic infection.

Question 2

i was told that lisinopril 40 mg twice daily was safe for a hepatitis c  patient. however, the insert states may cause serious liver damage. ?

Accepted Answer

High dose: Lisinopril 40 mg twice daily seems excessive to me -- please talk with your doctor about your concern asap.  There are other BP meds to choose from -.

Question 3

what amount of alcohol consumption (if any) is safe for a patient with diabetic peripheral neuropathy? most of the literature i've found has to do with alcohol abuse; is moderate, occasional drinking safe in any capacity for a symptomatic individual?

Accepted Answer

: As per Center for Disease Control and Prevention, USA, 2 or less drinks a day  for men &amp; 1 a day for female, is generally okay to have. One drink equals 12 oz beer or 1.5 oz spirit or 5 oz wine. You should not drink if If the person is pregnant or may be pregnant, if you are younger than age 21.
if you have certain medical conditions or are taking certain medications that can interact with alcohol

Question 4

alcohol after hepatitis vaccine, is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Having a drink or two on the day you are vaccinated, or the days following is fine.The vaccine actually does not interact with the liver in any direct way and social drinking will not interfere with the vaccine.

Question 5

is it safe to drink alcohol once in a while if i have hepatitis c?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is probably safe to drink small amounts of alcohol periodically but it is not recommended.

Question 6

ggt 171 alt 51 not abusing alcohol or drugs not taking pain relief just finished co amoxiclav 625 mg three times daily for 7 days?

Accepted Answer

I'm not impressed: About 1 person in 1000 has an autosomal dominant gene that keeps the GGT high all the time. It's not specific as a 'drunk screen' if the person's baseline value isn't known.

Question 7

if you're not on any pain relief/meds and recovering well at 2 weeks post op after breast enlargement. is it okay to do mdma and alcohol at festival?

Accepted Answer

NO: Until you are released by your surgeon, it's never a good idea to use intoxicants of any kind after major surgery such as breast enlargement. An obvious possible problem is accidental trauma to the surgical area while intoxicated. Please be smart and talk with your surgeon about what activities are permissible and when.

Question 8

what about sex with patient with hepatitis b or c how make it safe?

Accepted Answer

No method is perfect: Is it worth it? You're taking a risk, and even use of condoms is not a foolproof method of protection against transmission of infection that can be acquired from contact with even a small amount of the infected partner's blood.

Question 9

is it safe to take gnc pro performance amp ripped vitapak for an inactive carrier of hepatitis b patient ?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Probably ok at low doses. Easiest way to make sure is to get liver function tests (blood tests) before starting the supplement and then after taking it for a few weeks. Avoid heavy alcohol use.

Question 10

is it safe masturbating for a cancer and hepatitis patient for 3 to 4 times a weak ..?

Accepted Answer

Sure : Go for it. Sounds like a good distraction from cancer. Glad you feel good enough to do that.

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Is it safe to drink alcohol once in a while if i have hepatitis c?

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Ggt 171 alt 51 not abusing alcohol or drugs not taking pain relief just finished co amoxiclav 625 mg three times daily for 7 days?

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If you're not on any pain relief/meds and recovering well at 2 weeks post op after breast enlargement. is it okay to do mdma and alcohol at festival?

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What about sex with patient with hepatitis b or c how make it safe?

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Is it safe to take gnc pro performance amp ripped vitapak for an inactive carrier of hepatitis b patient ?

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