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Is Taking Ursodiol Effective In Treatment Of Liver Cirrhosis?
I have had gastric sleeve surgery and my gall bladder was also removed. I am taking Ursodiol and now my serum ferritin is now elevated (370 with a NR of 15-150 for the test) My liver biopsy at the time of surgery showed mid cirrhosis. I do not drink Alcohol. Is the Ursodio generally thought to be helpdul for the liver condition?
Tue, 8 Jan 2019
Hello,
You can safely continue urosodiol. Nothing much to worry and your treatment is in the right track.
Hope I have answered your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
You can safely continue urosodiol. Nothing much to worry and your treatment is in the right track.
Hope I have answered your questions. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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