Liver is the body’s chemical factory, converting molecules into simpler
or more
complex forms as the body requires. For
example, nutrients are modified in the
liver, then stored there or distributed
throughout the body; toxins such as alcohol
are broken down into less harmful
substances. The liver also produces the
digestive juice bile.
Some of the reasons causing the liver
function include
1. Excessive breakdown of red blood cells
2. Obstruction of the bilary tract
3. Liver diseases including infection,
cancer and cirrhosis (scarring of liver due
to chronic alcoholism)
People on
high risk of liver function problem and
should check regularly
1.1.
Excessive alcohol consumption over a
long period
2.
2. People
on recreational drugs
3.
3. People
on large doses of vitamins & minerals
especially vitamin A, vitamin D, iron
and niacin and mix with herbal remedies
4.
4. People
on long term medication / drugs
especially on:
-
Acetaminophen (found in Tylenol)
-
2.Allopurinol (to treat
gout, seizures or bypass surgery)
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3.Antibiotics
(especially to treat E coli)
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4.Antiretroviral
regimens (to treat HIV)
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-
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7.Nitrofurantoin (to
treat UTI and other bacteria
infection)
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8.Sulfonamides and
Erythromycins (to treat Strep A,
sinus, pneumonia, bronchitis etc)
