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Can Liv-52 Improve Liver Function?
Question: I regular drink 4-5 drinks per day from last 7 years. Recently when i drank, alcohol wasn't flushing out of my body fast enough. I have fatty liver & excessive gas trouble (burn problem). is it fine to take LIV 52 tablet daily to avoid liver problems? any specific medicine for gas trouble?
Thanks, XXXXXXX
Thanks, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Alcohol induced gastritis, LFT, ultrasound abdomen
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
Regular intake of alcohol causes gastritis which is responsible for your burning and gas problem. It will reduce as you reduce the consumption of alcohol.
To address this problem I would suggest you to take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily , before breakfast for a week. Along with it o would also suggest you to avoid spicy and oily food for few days till the symptoms are resolved. Avoid or reduce the intake of meat, dairy products, and add more fiber to your diet. Eat lots of salads, vegetables, fresh fruits. Avoid fried and oily food.
Avoid excess consumption of tea/ coffee/ hydrogenated drinks. Avoid smoking and alcohol ( very important)
Eat frequent small meals instead of heavy ones and do not starve. Take plenty of water.
As you have said that you drink frequently, it is important to know the status of the liver before starting liv 52. So I would suggest you to go for liver function test and ultrasound abdomen. Based on the report we can decide on the management.
But I would not suggest you to take liv 52 and continue drinking. You have reduce and slowly stop the consumption of alcohol. Continue drinking will not help or reduce the chances of liver injury even if you take liv 52
Hope this helps
Take care
Alcohol induced gastritis, LFT, ultrasound abdomen
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome
Regular intake of alcohol causes gastritis which is responsible for your burning and gas problem. It will reduce as you reduce the consumption of alcohol.
To address this problem I would suggest you to take capsule omeprazole 20 mg once daily , before breakfast for a week. Along with it o would also suggest you to avoid spicy and oily food for few days till the symptoms are resolved. Avoid or reduce the intake of meat, dairy products, and add more fiber to your diet. Eat lots of salads, vegetables, fresh fruits. Avoid fried and oily food.
Avoid excess consumption of tea/ coffee/ hydrogenated drinks. Avoid smoking and alcohol ( very important)
Eat frequent small meals instead of heavy ones and do not starve. Take plenty of water.
As you have said that you drink frequently, it is important to know the status of the liver before starting liv 52. So I would suggest you to go for liver function test and ultrasound abdomen. Based on the report we can decide on the management.
But I would not suggest you to take liv 52 and continue drinking. You have reduce and slowly stop the consumption of alcohol. Continue drinking will not help or reduce the chances of liver injury even if you take liv 52
Hope this helps
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hi Thanks for your answer, i already mentioned that i am using RAZO-L which contains omeprazole 20, i am using this RAZO-L from last 2 years(1 for every 3 days).
i have done abdomen checking and Fatty liver is the only problem other wise reading are normal in LFT.
please suggest
Thanks,
XXXX
i have done abdomen checking and Fatty liver is the only problem other wise reading are normal in LFT.
please suggest
Thanks,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Stop alcohol consumption
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Good to hear from you.
Alcohol need to be stopped, as you already have fatty liver, continuing alcohol may progress to cirrhosis, which is not at all good. And as said earlier, Liv 52 with continuation of alcohol is not advised.
Hope this helps
Take care
Stop alcohol consumption
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Good to hear from you.
Alcohol need to be stopped, as you already have fatty liver, continuing alcohol may progress to cirrhosis, which is not at all good. And as said earlier, Liv 52 with continuation of alcohol is not advised.
Hope this helps
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for the response, from last 1 week i stopped having alcohol consumption,plan was to have once in a week(before i completely quit) .
1. so mean time if i want to get my liver original stage can i use Liv 52(as i told earlier in this mail i will be quitting)?
2. If i stop alcohol and start using that medicine- omeprazole 20 mg, will my problem will get solved?
Thanks in advance,
XXXX
Thanks for the response, from last 1 week i stopped having alcohol consumption,plan was to have once in a week(before i completely quit) .
1. so mean time if i want to get my liver original stage can i use Liv 52(as i told earlier in this mail i will be quitting)?
2. If i stop alcohol and start using that medicine- omeprazole 20 mg, will my problem will get solved?
Thanks in advance,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
Symptoms are due to alcohol consumption,
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Alcohol not only cause liver damage, it also causes severe gastritis.
If you stop taking alcohol, gastric irritation will reduce, so as your gastric discomfort.
You have fatty liver it is totally reversible. You can take liv 52 which will be beneficial but should stop alcohol.
Hope this helps
Take care
Symptoms are due to alcohol consumption,
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Alcohol not only cause liver damage, it also causes severe gastritis.
If you stop taking alcohol, gastric irritation will reduce, so as your gastric discomfort.
You have fatty liver it is totally reversible. You can take liv 52 which will be beneficial but should stop alcohol.
Hope this helps
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Hello doctor thanks for the explanation..
i have undergone Complete body health checkup and in that LFT seems little worried, below are the details please check..
As i told you i have quit drinking daily and following strict workouts(walking currently) & diet(no oil food as you guided)
Please let me know if i need to undergo any medication
Thanks,
XXXX
Serum Total Bilirubin 1.8 mg/dl
Serum Direct Bilirubin 0.8 mg/dl
Indirect Bilirubin 1.0 mg/dl
SGOP 59 IU/L
SGPT 71 IU/L
ALP 198 U/L
Total Protein 7.0 mg/dl
Albumin 4.0 mg/dl
Globulin 3.0 mg/dl
A/G Ratio 1.3
i have undergone Complete body health checkup and in that LFT seems little worried, below are the details please check..
As i told you i have quit drinking daily and following strict workouts(walking currently) & diet(no oil food as you guided)
Please let me know if i need to undergo any medication
Thanks,
XXXX
Serum Total Bilirubin 1.8 mg/dl
Serum Direct Bilirubin 0.8 mg/dl
Indirect Bilirubin 1.0 mg/dl
SGOP 59 IU/L
SGPT 71 IU/L
ALP 198 U/L
Total Protein 7.0 mg/dl
Albumin 4.0 mg/dl
Globulin 3.0 mg/dl
A/G Ratio 1.3
Brief Answer:
Avoid alcohol, bilirubin is raised, repeat LFT after a month
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Total bilirubin is raised. So I would suggest you to avoid alcohol ( it is very important), dietary changes as mentioned above and along with this measures, liv 52 should be taken.
I would suggest you to repeat the LFT, after a month.
Hope this helps
Take care
Avoid alcohol, bilirubin is raised, repeat LFT after a month
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Total bilirubin is raised. So I would suggest you to avoid alcohol ( it is very important), dietary changes as mentioned above and along with this measures, liv 52 should be taken.
I would suggest you to repeat the LFT, after a month.
Hope this helps
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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