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Is abortion better if the mother is infected by HEV in pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, My wife is in the 14th week of her pregnancy. During a routine checkup, we came to know that she was infected from HEV. What will happen? Do we have to abort the child? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no need for the abortion as HEV (hepatitis E virus) does not cross the placenta, but you need to have a close follow up for the pregnancy. Also, you have to get in touch with fetomaternal doctors (baby-mother doctors) and get a regular check-up of your liver... Read Full »
What will be the complications of hepatitis E in a diabetic?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 55-year-old male. I have diabetes and currently suffering from jaundice with hepatitis E positive 10 points. I got tested for ANA and the report shows weak positive 1:100. What will be the complications? Is it life threatening? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually hepatitis E is not life threatening in most of the patients. It significantly impairs the life for two months. The complete recovery occurs within one or two month. There is no residual complications as well. You need to take rest until you improve clinically... Read Full »
My bilirubin level fluctuates between 12 mg/dl and 13 mg/dl. Are these readings normal?
Query: Hi doctor, My father suffered from non-alcoholic steatohepatitis with an acute attack of hepatitis E. The bilirubin fluctuates between 12 mg/dl and 13 mg/dl. Are readings normal? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. NASH (nonalcoholic steatohepatitis) and hepatitis E are both different conditions. Hepatitis E can also cause hepatitis. So, labeling NASH warrants proof. I am not concerned with his bilirubin levels. Let me know the following details: 1. AS... Read Full »
What is the treatment for hepatitis E?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 16 years old. My eyes were yellow, ALT level was 226, Hepatitis E result was 9.4 u/ml. I went to a gastroenterologist for checking and he prescribed me few medicines Siliver, Sulvorid, Dexxoo. In the follow up he prescribed me Ipride. After taking that medicine I am having loose ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your symptoms and your test reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity), it looks like you have viral hepatitis, particularly hepatitis E. Viral hepatitis affects your liver cells and causes their inflammation which can lead to dysfunction in the no... Read Full »