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The report shows early varices. These are enlarged vein at the lower end of the food pipe (oesophagus) where it joins the stomach.
This is an indication of a problem with the liver. We call it Cirrhosis of the liver.
In our place for patient in your dad’s age group the 3 common causes of Cirrhosis are:
1. Alcohol
2. Viral infections (Hepatitis C and B)
3. Obesity+Diabetes (we call it non-alcoholic liver disease)
If he has not had investigations done then the following tests are required.
Blood tests- Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, CBP, Liver function tests, Prothrombin time(INR), ANA, anti-mitochondrial antibody, HbA1C, Lipid profile and Alfa feto protein
Scan- Ultrasound abdomen
Treatment advice:(if no allergy to medications)
1. Stop alcohol completely
2. Propranolol 40mg once a day (to reduce the risk of varices getting worse and bleeding)
3. If develops any swelling (neeru pattadamu) of abdomen, legs, arms- will need an additional tablet called Spironolactone 50mg once a day
4. Stay active and maintain healthy lifestyle
5. If any blood in the motion or motion looks like tar (road daambar colour)must urgently go to hospital
All the best.
J G S R clinic
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