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Can Cod Liver Oil Supplements Be Taken For Avascular Necrosis?
Question: i want to know about the utility and role of cod lever oil tablets and blood thinner pills like aspirin in the treatment of avn.
Brief Answer:
Aspirin prevents AVN severity progression. Cod liver oil not known
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
According to the literature, studies show that Aspirin has got nearly 27% chance of preventing progression of low grade AVN to higher grade. This is quite significantly positive.
Regarding cod liver oil, not many reputed studies have been done to comment on its effect on AVN. Though some study claims it could increase risk of AVN due to its viscous nature.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Aspirin prevents AVN severity progression. Cod liver oil not known
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
According to the literature, studies show that Aspirin has got nearly 27% chance of preventing progression of low grade AVN to higher grade. This is quite significantly positive.
Regarding cod liver oil, not many reputed studies have been done to comment on its effect on AVN. Though some study claims it could increase risk of AVN due to its viscous nature.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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