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Does The Liver Take Long Period To Clear From Jaundice?

I have become jaundice recently with bilirubin level of 8.8 and AST/ALT of 1300-1800. I am itchy and nauseous after eating as well as fatigued. I am wondering if this could be due to niacin toxicity. I should mention an ultrasound yesterday was said to be normal as well. I had been taking a vit b complex with 100 mg of niacin as well as an herbal supplement with 25 mg niacin/capsule (4-6 capsules a day for anxiety). Could my issues be related to niacin toxicity? I haven t taken the supplements for 4 days but I am not feeling better. Does it take long for liver to clear?
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Thanks for asking query on HCM. After looking at your report, you seem to have acute hepatitis - causes of which are most likely viruses ( A to E) or drugs. As your ultrasound is normal, obstructive jaundice is ruled out. You should get tested for panel of hepatitic visrues and PT/INR. You need to be started on hepatoprotective drugs. It usually takes about 4-6 weeks for the jaundice to improve. Kindly consult your local physician.

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Does The Liver Take Long Period To Clear From Jaundice?

Hello Thanks for asking query on HCM. After looking at your report, you seem to have acute hepatitis - causes of which are most likely viruses ( A to E) or drugs. As your ultrasound is normal, obstructive jaundice is ruled out. You should get tested for panel of hepatitic visrues and PT/INR. You need to be started on hepatoprotective drugs. It usually takes about 4-6 weeks for the jaundice to improve. Kindly consult your local physician. Take care.