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Does taking pain killers alter the liver function test results?

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Published At September 30, 2017
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

These are the reports of my kidney function test and liver function test. I was on antibiotics Amoxicillin and Ibugesic plus when having this test. Is this report abnormal? Is there something seriously wrong with these reports? I am worried.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity) do not have anything to panic about.

You have a slight liver dysfunction that could be due to your coexisting viral infection.

Your uric acid is high, and calcium is low. But your kidney functions are normal.

You need an ultrasound of the abdomen to see the status of the liver, whether it is fatty or not.

Moreover, you need to stop drinking the alcohol in case you consume it.

Once you recover from the viral infection, your doctor will start you on Calcium supplements and Febuxostat. That is a uric acid-lowering drug.

I hope it helps you. If you have any further queries, please ask me.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

What if I have a fatty liver? What can I do about that? Should I take medicines, or is it enough if I reduce my weight? I hope my liver and kidneys are normal right now.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

No medicines will be required for fatty liver.

Weight reduction is the key.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

So, I do not need to worry about my kidneys and liver now?

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

There is no kidney damage in your reports.

    Liver dysfunction is there, but that can be due to viral, alcohol, or pain killers. If none of these are possible causes, then it is called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and that needs weight reduction.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Anshul Varshney
Dr. Anshul Varshney

Internal Medicine

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