Liver problem

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Liver problem

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My father-in-law diagnosed hepatitis C and cirrhosis of liver,has bilirubin level of 18, what is the line of treatment and chances of survival?

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Dr. Rahul Poddar

Laparoscopic Surgeon 10 yrs exp Ghaziabad

Ot is not a complete information to judge survival chances. But bilirubin can come down with treatment. Liver function can still improve. Depending on PATIENT'S conditions. Anti viral treatment of hep c is available.

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Dr. Goutham Kumar General Surgeon 20 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Goutham Kumar

General Surgeon 20 yrs exp Bangalore

With Cirrhotic liver and Bilirubin of 18, he may need evaluation for liver transplantation for long term survival

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