my brother has elevated liver enzymes--between 5-12 times upper limits of normal. diagnosed today in EC with hepatitis, serology results back later in the week. if he does not receive treatment and continues his lifestyle, what would be an approximation of time that he has left?
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor... Noted he has diagnosed with acute hepatitis .... So some lifestyle measures have to be taken. If not then complication can occur sometime fulminant liver failure can occur.... Take low fat diet... Strickly avoidance of alcohol... Green leafy veg more... Fried food and non veg taken very much less.... Rest is done. One tsp licorice with honey useful... Fruits, green leafy veg, apple juice, papaya, avocados good for liver. Early in morning take carrot juice.... If cause for acute hepatitis unknown with full history and investigation then biopsy might be needed. So rather than thinking about his life expectancy consult gastroenterologist for examination... Take care. Chat Doctor. Part