Q. My ultrasound reports say 'bulky liver'. How can I get treated for that?

Hello,

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• Looking at your reports, I see your SGOT (serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase) is elevated, and so are bilirubin and GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase), while the albumin level is normal. It suggests that you have hepatitis.

• In your case, as you are overweight and perhaps you are an alcoholic, your liver is inflamed.

• I would like to see the ultrasound reports and also know what your chief complaints are.

• I would advise you to undergo few more tests like:

1. HBsAg (Hepatitis B virus surface antigen).
2. Anti HCV (Hepatitis C virus) test.
3. PT INR (Prothrombin time international normalized ratio).
4. CBC (Complete blood count).
5. RFT (Renal function test).

• Seek a GI (gastrointestinal) physician with the above reports.

Please revert to me with the above details.

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I can see a few reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

• Anti HCV is negative. LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol is slightly elevated. Rest is quite normal.

• So what about alcohol intake and your ultrasound report? What are your complaints? Any other diseases?

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Hello,

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So, you have a bulky liver, you are overweight and have significant alcohol intake.

• I sincerely advise you to quit drinking as now you are going to a stage where it may cost your life.

• Also, you must reduce your weight. Your liver is handling the brunt of both alcohol and being overweight.

• For now, you should see a gastroenterologist.

• There are certain medications like:

1. Tablet Ursocol (Ursodiol) 300 mg twice a day.
2. Capsule Evion (Vitamin E) 400 IU twice a day.
3. Capsule Nusam (Ademetionine) twice a day.

• Take these for 15 days and then repeat LFT (liver function test). Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicines with their consent.

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Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

• I saw your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

1. Viral etiology is negative.
2. Although the CBC is normal, the platelet count is on the lower side.
3. Cholesterol is fine.
4. Urine examination is alright.

• So, further advise would be the same, that is, to quit alcohol and reduce the body weight.

• You can start all the above-mentioned medications after your physician's consent.

• Seek a gastroenterologist who can properly examine you.

Wish you a fast recovery.

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Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Chandra Prakash Tanwar

Experience: 12 + Yrs

Internal Medicine

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