WendyD
Well-known member
Hi there,
I haven't posted for ages, I have been going on to the site regularly though,
Has anyone had problems with a disturbed liver function after valve replacement ?
Ernie had AVR 2 years ago and prior to the op , his liver function tests came back perfect.
Since the op his liver function has been out of whack.The GGT is really elevated.We were told that initiallly it was caused because of all the drugs he was on, the doctor didnt seem to be too concerned but we decided to get it investigated.
He had a liver scan today and was told that he has a congested liver, but thankfully nothing else,( we were scared that there might be something sinister found in the scan.)
Since the op,he has also developed high uric acid levels, which he is taking allopurinol for.Maybe it is just coincidence with the uric acid levels and he was going to develop gout eventually anyway ?
He has cut right back on any alchohol consumption so we presume that it must be the meds he is on ?
Any ideas or advice please ?
Thanks and Best Wishes
Wendy
I haven't posted for ages, I have been going on to the site regularly though,
Has anyone had problems with a disturbed liver function after valve replacement ?
Ernie had AVR 2 years ago and prior to the op , his liver function tests came back perfect.
Since the op his liver function has been out of whack.The GGT is really elevated.We were told that initiallly it was caused because of all the drugs he was on, the doctor didnt seem to be too concerned but we decided to get it investigated.
He had a liver scan today and was told that he has a congested liver, but thankfully nothing else,( we were scared that there might be something sinister found in the scan.)
Since the op,he has also developed high uric acid levels, which he is taking allopurinol for.Maybe it is just coincidence with the uric acid levels and he was going to develop gout eventually anyway ?
He has cut right back on any alchohol consumption so we presume that it must be the meds he is on ?
Any ideas or advice please ?
Thanks and Best Wishes
Wendy