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Q. Please suggest a medicine for jaundice.

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Dr. Srivastava, Sumit
and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
This is a premium question & answer published on Apr 14, 2016 and last reviewed on: Oct 09, 2018

Hi doctor,

I am a 22 year old male. I am suffering from jaundice. I used to smoke and drink. But, since 15 days I have quit. Last week my eyes became yellow and after that I had my blood test and hepatitis test. I am uploading the report. Please suggest me medicine and further diet plan.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • You are suffering from hepatitis and the cause of which is most probably alcohol.
  • Your hepatitis B and C antibody tests are negative ruling out viral hepatitis.
  • I would suggest you to avoid alcohol intake and ensure good nutrition; take fat free diet and salt free high protein diet.
  • Take rest for a minimum of two weeks. Reduction of physical activity reduces metabolic demands of liver and increases the renal perfusion.
  • Take supplemental vitamins and minerals, that includes folate and thiamine sufficiently.
  • You can take tablet Liv.52 (liver care) two tablets thrice daily.
  • Syrup Jaundex two tablespoon twice daily. Repeat your tests after one month.

The Probable causes:

Alcohol.

Investigations to be done:

Ultrasound abdomen.

Treatment plan:

1. Alcohol abstinence

2. Rest

3. Low fat and high protein diet.

Regarding follow up:

Revert back for further information to an internal medicine physician online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician

Hello doctor,

I used to not drink alcohol so heavily and from now on I will not drink. Kindly, suggest me some substitute for sugarcane juice. Will my liver recover?

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • Yes, you will recover. It does not matter whether you are heavy drinker or not. Complete abstinence from alcohol is required.
  • Also, if you are taking any medicine like Paracetamol, then stop taking it. It will further worsen liver injury.
  • I would also suggest you to carry out ultrasound examination of your liver to rule out any other cause other than alcohol if you have not done it yet.
  • Avoid taking sugarcane juice, because if you get infected, then damage to liver will be more.
  • Avoid fried and fatty foodstuffs completely. You can take buttermilk and coconut water for every two to three days.
  • Eat vegetables like bottle gourd, ridge gourd and plenty of green leafy vegetables.

For further doubts consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/internal-medicine-physician


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