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Albumin 2.79g/dl , globulin 4.38 g/dl , a/g ratio is 0.64 g/dl. rest of the liver function bllod test within range. have hep c n cirohsis. advice?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hepatologist: Your test results show lack of acute inflammation in the liver, but the presence of hepatitis c that has already caused cirrhosis and decreased liver function means your management and possible treatments should be managed by an expert - a hepatologist or infectious disease specialist.

Answered 12/18/2014

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Expected, in liver d: As sybthetic function of liver is to produce Albumin , and because you have cirrhosis , this reversed ag ratio will be there. Eating high protein, low sat diet will help to reduce the Albumin def. To some extent , but as irreversible damage is done to liver cells in cirrhosis , back to normal Albumin could not be achd. As albumin's life is short lived we give it IV when we do fluid tap from abdomen.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Check with your doc: Your Albumin level is too low and correlates with mortality. Check with your liver specialist.

Answered 6/24/2014

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