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How To Ascertain The Extent Of Damage Caused To The Liver?
hello doctor, my mother has been taking trika 0.5 for years without any doctor s presciption. last night she had gone of a gallstone surgery. doctor has told us the condition of her liver is worrisome and sent some specimen for biopsy. what can i expect in the report and if the report is good then how much damage has happend in her? please answer asap
Thu, 12 Feb 2015
Hello
It is difficult to assess liver damage without investigations.
Your mother need clinical correlation and proper investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,complete liver function test,renal function test,lipid profile,urine RE/ME and ultrasound of abdomen.Viral markers can be done if needed.
Liver biopsy can be done in selected cases.It can assess exact nature of pathology.
Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
It is difficult to assess liver damage without investigations.
Your mother need clinical correlation and proper investigations.
Investigations include routine hemogram,random blood sugar,complete liver function test,renal function test,lipid profile,urine RE/ME and ultrasound of abdomen.Viral markers can be done if needed.
Liver biopsy can be done in selected cases.It can assess exact nature of pathology.
Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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