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Suggest Treatment For Liver Cysts And Heartburn
Hello, my question is about my mother almost 50+ years old. She is constantly complaining about hurt burn and consistent tiredness. She also has polycystic kidney disease that runs in the family and her eGFR is very low. During her recent check up her white blood cell count was very low and her doctor saw several small liver cysts sized 5-12mm. I wanted to know if there is any link to cancer........
Mon, 29 Jun 2015
Hello
Generally simple hepatic cysts only require follow up ultrasound.
Cysts are developed due to age related developmental causes.
If size of cyst increases or there is infection,pain etc then it may require further investigations and treatment.These conditions may need definitive treatment for cysts.
Generally simple hepatic cysts only need watchful observation.Medicines are usually not prescribed.
It is generally not linked to cancer.
For heart burn,I prescribe combination of proton pump inhibitors like patoprazole and pro kinetics.It should be taken half hour before breakfast once daily for six weeks.
She also need complete renal evaluation.She may need more investigations related to kidneys like complete renal function test(include serum urea,creatinine etc).
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Generally simple hepatic cysts only require follow up ultrasound.
Cysts are developed due to age related developmental causes.
If size of cyst increases or there is infection,pain etc then it may require further investigations and treatment.These conditions may need definitive treatment for cysts.
Generally simple hepatic cysts only need watchful observation.Medicines are usually not prescribed.
It is generally not linked to cancer.
For heart burn,I prescribe combination of proton pump inhibitors like patoprazole and pro kinetics.It should be taken half hour before breakfast once daily for six weeks.
She also need complete renal evaluation.She may need more investigations related to kidneys like complete renal function test(include serum urea,creatinine etc).
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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