Question 1

I'm dealing with an alcohol addiction and my liver function is acting up. I'm currently taking Udiliv 150, but sometimes I still end up drinking at night because of the cravings. I'm really concerned if taking Udiliv is safe when I'm also consuming alcohol. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Udiliv 150 contains Ursodeoxycholic acid, which is commonly used to improve liver function. However, it is not recommended to consume alcohol while taking Udiliv as alcohol can further damage the liver and reduce the effectiveness of the medication. It is important to avoid alcohol completely to allow Udiliv to work effectively in improving your liver function.

Question 2

I've been on this liver medication routine for a bit now and I'm just a bit worried. My sgpt was 125 and my sgot 85 when I got tested. I've been told to take golbi 300mg twice daily and evion 400mg once a day for six months. Now that I've hit the two-month mark, I'm wondering if it's really okay to keep taking evion for this long. Are there any side effects I should be aware of?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can take it no problem.

Question 3

I'm really concerned because my father's HSB Ag test came back positive, and we just got his ultrasound results. Most of the findings look okay, but it mentioned that the echotexture of his liver is slightly altered. Should we be worried about that? Is this something serious or just a minor issue?

Accepted Answer

your father's situation:

_HSbAg positive_: Indicates hepatitis B infection.

_Ultrasound results_:

1. _Echotexture alteration_: Suggests mild liver inflammation or fibrosis, common in hepatitis B patients.
2. _Other results okay_: Indicates no significant liver damage or cirrhosis.

_Next steps_:

1. _Consult a hepatologist_: Discuss the ultrasound results and determine the best course of action.
2. _Liver function tests (LFTs)_: Regularly monitor LFTs to track liver health.
3. _Viral load test_: Measure the hepatitis B virus's presence in the blood.
4. _Consider antiviral treatment_: If recommended by the hepatologist, antiviral medication can help manage the infection.

What are signs that your liver is not functioning properly?

Skin and eyes that appear yellowish (jaundice) Abdominal pain and swelling. Swelling in the legs and ankles,tiredness and fatigue,loss of appetite,weight loss,low sex drive,nausea and vomiting,abnormal bruising etc.

More Hepatology Health Queries

I'm dealing with an alcohol addiction and my liver function is acting up. I'm currently taking Udiliv 150, but sometimes I still end up drinking at night because of the cravings. I'm really concerned if taking Udiliv is safe when I'm also consuming alcohol. What should I do?

I'm really concerned because my father's HSB Ag test came back positive, and we just got his ultrasound results. Most of the findings look okay, but it mentioned that the echotexture of his liver is slightly altered. Should we be worried about that? Is this something serious or just a minor issue?

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