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Father-in-law Suffering From Mild Hepatomegaly, Lost Apetite, Weak. Please Advice.

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Posted on Wed, 11 Jul 2012
Question: HI, my father in law is suffering from mild hepatomegaly which shown in his sonography report. He is not able appitiate much from last two months ..also feeling very weak...plz advise me abt this ...
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Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (16 minutes later)
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting your query

Unfortunately the information you have provided is inadequate

1] What is the age of your father in law ?
2] Is he having any history of alcohol consumption?
3] Is he having any medical history like Diabetes or blood pressure ?
4] Is he currently on any medications ?
5] Why did you go for the ultrasound report any specific reason or a random checkup?

Do you have any blood reports like Liver function test with you?

Get back to me with this information & I will be able to guide you
Wishing you Father In Law a speedy recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (23 minutes later)
Thanks Doctor for Prompt Reply....

Information You Required..

1] What is the age of your father in law ?
Around 57 Yrs
2] Is he having any history of alcohol consumption?
NO
3] Is he having any medical history like Diabetes or blood pressure ?
No..Report show..NO Such Things
4] Is he currently on any medications ?
yes , he is advised to take theses medicines .LIVERIL FORTY , NAUSIFAN,PANTOP-D
5] Why did you go for the ultrasound report any specific reason or a random checkup?
As per the Doctor request and he recommonder for C T scan...

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Answered by Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja (1 hour later)
Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for your followup query

Loss of appetite is due to liver disease

A mild hepatomegaly without any other finding needs further evaluation

You should go for a Liver function test ,A complete blood count

Get back with these reports and I will try to help you out
Wishing your father in law a speedy recovery
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Dr. Ajit Naniksingh Kukreja

Gastrointestinal Surgeon

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Father-in-law Suffering From Mild Hepatomegaly, Lost Apetite, Weak. Please Advice.

Hi XXXXXXX

Thanks for posting your query

Unfortunately the information you have provided is inadequate

1] What is the age of your father in law ?
2] Is he having any history of alcohol consumption?
3] Is he having any medical history like Diabetes or blood pressure ?
4] Is he currently on any medications ?
5] Why did you go for the ultrasound report any specific reason or a random checkup?

Do you have any blood reports like Liver function test with you?

Get back to me with this information & I will be able to guide you
Wishing you Father In Law a speedy recovery