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Healing Liver Damage
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I have a drink problem which many people here will know about as i have posted about it numerous times.
I haven't had a drink for nearly 3 weeks now and feel determined to carry on not drinking.
The problem is i have felt unwell in recent months and have had pain and cramps and this weird tight feeling in my abdomen and chest. A doctor in police custody examined me and told me i was showing signs of liver damage, so i went to my usual GP who told me that this other dr wouldn't be able to tell just by examining me which was all rather confusing
But i got sent for blood tests and scans but everything came back clear.
But these symptoms persist. Does anyone know of particular food or drink or supplements to take to help repair a damaged liver? I know most people will tell me that stopping drinking is the best way and so far i am doing this. But if there is anything else i can do i'd like to try it as i do feel somethings not right. I'm hoping its still at a stage where it can be reversed
I haven't had a drink for nearly 3 weeks now and feel determined to carry on not drinking.
The problem is i have felt unwell in recent months and have had pain and cramps and this weird tight feeling in my abdomen and chest. A doctor in police custody examined me and told me i was showing signs of liver damage, so i went to my usual GP who told me that this other dr wouldn't be able to tell just by examining me which was all rather confusing
But i got sent for blood tests and scans but everything came back clear.But these symptoms persist. Does anyone know of particular food or drink or supplements to take to help repair a damaged liver? I know most people will tell me that stopping drinking is the best way and so far i am doing this. But if there is anything else i can do i'd like to try it as i do feel somethings not right. I'm hoping its still at a stage where it can be reversed
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The other thing is i keep needing to pee as well
In view of all the issues that you've had to deal with, I'd suggest getting your GP to refer you to a specialist hepatology consultant to advise you on all these interrelated matters. I hope that things work out for you.
To help the healing, obviously avoid alcohol. Take milk thistle supplements over a long period of time. Drink plenty of water. Do not take too many paracetemol/painkillers. Be wary of any medicines, even those prescribed. Looking at some medicines it specifically says they should be used with caution for those with liver damage. Just nourish yourself with good stuff.
DON'T do this! If your liver function is in any way imparied, what you should NOT do is attempt to "flush" it, your liver won't be able to handle the throughput of fluids and you'll actually do more damage
As for actual toxins - your liver will expel these itself, as long as you stop putting more in the top end
There's also a panel of foods that will promote healthy liver function...as well as a series of foods to avoid ;-) Google it, I did a few weeks ago for the OH's mother.
Greek mountain tea called "malotira". Very nice with honey sweetener.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sideritis
My main advice to you is the BIB above. Stick to it rigidly, and don't be tempted !!!
Your liver will repair itself, if indeed it is damaged, but don't brutalise it with alcohol again. Or it really will get damaged.
Thanks for this, I'd not heard of it before. I've just ordered some from amazon, hope I like it. I'll send it to you pjw if I don't
Some terrible replies earlier but this one is Likely spot on!
OP if you have a normal set of scans and blood tests, it's most likely there isn't a physical disease causing your symptoms.