Causes Of Toxic Hepatitis

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Mitochondrial Toxicity

Lactic acidosis can be fatal. See your health care provider immediately if you have these symptoms. MT may also cause nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy, see Fact Sheet 555 ). It has been linked to kidney damage and hearing loss. Some researchers believe it might also contribute to fat redistribution (lipodystrophy, see Fact Sheet 553 ) in people taking antiretroviral medications (ARVs). How Do ARVs Cause MT? Mitochondria have an enzyme...

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NRTI toxicity and Hep C

Dear Dr McGovern;Following my recent diagnosis of chronic Hep C, my antiretroviral therapy was changed to allow for the possible initiation of ribavirin + IFN therapy. My biopsy indicated 1+ fibrosis and 2+ inflammation, and after reviewing the...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

When I treat patients for HCV I never combine ribavirin with DDI since this can cause lactic acidosis and pancreatitis. I also try to avoid ribavirin and AZT since the risk of anemia increases. I do agree with discontinuation of the trisivir. In... Read more »

What do you mean toxicity?

Dr. you said in today's reply that the increase of hepatic tests suggested toxicity of HIV drugs? But what does it mean? I don't understanding. Do you mean getting the hep test would do harm to a person who is hiv infected?...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego

Toxicity to the liver means adverse effect or damage to the hepatic cells.There are many drugs given for many medical diseases ,that can cause damage to the liver.In the case of HIV treatment, manyof the drugs used can cause toxic... Read more »

protease inhibitors toxicity

I have been reading a lot about protease clinical trials.and there it has been mentioned that inhibitors could be very toxic on a cellular level. my question is, how long after taking inhibitors can the researchers see if there is toxicity on a...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

There are more than 20 studies that have found that underlying hepatitis C or hepatitis B can be a risk factor for toxicity from HIV medications in general. Of course this is a great concern; however, it also needs to be stated that the vast... Read more »

liver toxicity

I have problems of liver toxicity due to my medicationof -azt-crixivan-videx. I amfeeling fine so far but myblood tests shows problems oftoxicity. Is there any treat-ment available to help detoxication? Thank you....

Response from Keith Henry, M.D.

University of Minnesota, School of Medicine

Liver problems can be due to a variety of causes. Viral hepatitis due to hepatitis B or C may be aggravated by antiretroviral therapy. Treatment for those forms of hepatitis is available. Use of alcohol or high doses of Tylenol (or some other... Read more »

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Hepatitis A:Causes,Symptoms,Prevention & Treatment

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Aalso known as infectious hepatitis, is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus, HAV. This is comparatively a mild disease which does not progress to a chronic stage. Persons who have contracted the disease may have no symptoms... Read more »

Hepatitis C

Posted by hopefulindy

Does anyone know? If you contract HIV and Hep C at the same time will the Hep C cause a delay in production of Hiv antibodies due to weakened immune system? Read more »

hepatitis and swollen nodes?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

does hep cause swollen lymph nodes? Read more »

Hepatitis C and Coinfection

Posted by statusCunknown, 1 Reply

Hi, I'm new to this board and wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself.

My name is Shari and I am not infected with HIV, (this by shear luck only). I AM infected with Hepatitis C and the virus has caused severe damage to my liver.

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