LFT with alcoholism

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LFT with alcoholism

Asked for Female, 25 Years

Hi, My father has alcoholism and his LFT report is abnormal. Total Bilirubin and indirectly Bilirubin are 6.2 and 4.3 mg/dl. And also GGT is 1699U/L. He is hesitant to go for consultation as he knew that he will be admitted. Could you please let me know how serious it is? Can this be treated with medicines or need admissions? Please.advice.

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Dr. Arpit Bansal Bariatric Surgeon 14 yrs exp Allahabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Arpit Bansal

Bariatric Surgeon 14 yrs exp Allahabad

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Above Reports indicate Non Obstrutive Jaundice but further tests like USG ABDOMEN AND / Or CT ABDOMEN IS needed to access the underlying cause . Obviously alcohol should be stopped immediately else the problem will increase and can be life threatening also Consultation is important and depending upon other reports can be managed with medicines also without admission

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Please consult a Good Surgeon / Gastroenterologist Urgently to avoid disease progression

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