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Can Non Vegetarian Food Cause Jaundice Relapse?

Hello Doctor My name is Swathi. My father recently suffered from alcoholic hepatitis. His bilirubin levels were 8.5 mg / dl. He was treated at the hospital for 20 days and were able to get down the bilirubin level to 2.0 mg / dl. His recent test taken 10days ago was lower than 2.0 mg / dl. He is currentlyin the rehabilitation since his discharge from hospital so that he doesn t consume any more alcohol. It is been 3 months since we first found his jaundice. Now we are planning to bring him to stay with us here in USA for 6 months. My question to you is we are hearing many speculations from friends and family, if he consumes N.Vegetarian food especially chicken and meat , the jaundice could replase and put his life in danger. It is extremely difficult to follow a very strict vegetarian diet here in ths US . Kindly help us with your valuable advice . Appreciate your help.
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Hi your concern about non veg food and jaundice link is not worth of note. There is no connection between non veg food and jaundice. Since your father has been an alcoholic, it would be wise to avoid fried and less fibre diet.
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Can Non Vegetarian Food Cause Jaundice Relapse?

Hi your concern about non veg food and jaundice link is not worth of note. There is no connection between non veg food and jaundice. Since your father has been an alcoholic, it would be wise to avoid fried and less fibre diet.