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Is It Safe To Use Steroids For Treating Jaundice?

I am 29 yrs old male. My height is 5' 11'' and weight is 83. I have been diagnosed with jaundice; hepetitis-E and acute liver infection (SGOT/SGPT ranging from 700 to 1500 and now coming down). I was on drips and MVI for 1 week as my apetite had gone down. I had recurring fever too. But now the things have improved and i am recovering gradually. The doctor has prescribed me omnacortil 40 mg twice daily. Is it safe to have steroids? Is it really required in my case or can be avoided?
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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hi.
thanks for posting query at HCM>

yes, steroids maybe used to lower bilirubin levels.
however, steroids are usually used for a few days and NOT for a long period.

hope that answers your concern
regards
Dr Tayyab Malik
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Is It Safe To Use Steroids For Treating Jaundice?

hi. thanks for posting query at HCM yes, steroids maybe used to lower bilirubin levels. however, steroids are usually used for a few days and NOT for a long period. hope that answers your concern regards Dr Tayyab Malik