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Advice A Diet For Viral Hepatitis
Question: HI, I am 29 year old male. I got blood test around 13 August 2014 and the doctor figured out Hepatitis jaundice in the reports as my alt level was 1491 , ast level 486 , bilirubin 12.4 with direct bilirubin 9.5. I have tested negative for Hepatitis B & E and my doctor suggested that I mostly have Hepatitis A. I again tested my blood on 22 August 2014 wherein my alt decresed to 367 , ast decresed 244 but mu bilirubin increased to 17.3 with direct bilirubin 14.14. My doctor suggested taking Ursodiol Tablets 300mg a day so after taking it for 6 days i again had my nlood test to see the trend and the results i got was my alt increased to 486, ast increased to 411, alp also increased slightly to border line. So should i discontinue taking Ursodiol as there are few side effects associated like increasing the Hepatitis jaundice. I am wondering if you can give me some suggestions on my diet too. If I can start taking milk, egg or freshly prepared XXXXXXX vegetable curries? Thanks.
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Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
You definitely have hepatitis and yes it seems to be Viral Hepatitis.
But its mandatory to rule out Hepatitis B and C.
You have been tested for B and E.
Do get tested for Hepatitis C. Because that's a chronic virus.
Do not stop Ursodiol tablets without discussing with your doctor and before confirming the cause of Hepatitis.
As far as your query is considered following are my advice's for you:
1. To take high carbohydrate diet like Glucose water.
2. Avoid oily food.
3. You can take average protein diet if you are not constipated. Remember you should never get constipated during the course of viral infection. If you feel you are constipated take Lactulose syrup.
4. Eat enough of green leafy vegetables. No issues with them.
5. Take soup, liquid diet.
6. Don't take any pain killers for any reason.
7. Don't consume alcohol in case you do.
In general you can follow your normal diet and you just have to avoid fatty food.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Detail Follows.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
You definitely have hepatitis and yes it seems to be Viral Hepatitis.
But its mandatory to rule out Hepatitis B and C.
You have been tested for B and E.
Do get tested for Hepatitis C. Because that's a chronic virus.
Do not stop Ursodiol tablets without discussing with your doctor and before confirming the cause of Hepatitis.
As far as your query is considered following are my advice's for you:
1. To take high carbohydrate diet like Glucose water.
2. Avoid oily food.
3. You can take average protein diet if you are not constipated. Remember you should never get constipated during the course of viral infection. If you feel you are constipated take Lactulose syrup.
4. Eat enough of green leafy vegetables. No issues with them.
5. Take soup, liquid diet.
6. Don't take any pain killers for any reason.
7. Don't consume alcohol in case you do.
In general you can follow your normal diet and you just have to avoid fatty food.
If you have any further query please ask me.
Stay Healthy
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