2007-02-16 14:22:33 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
lots of pain meds can be damaging to your liver. especially ones with Acetaminophen like Percocet. Some good news is that the liver is the only organ that can heal itself to some degree. Hope you can get well!
2007-02-16 14:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by maggiemay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor should explain this to you. Cirrhosis can be caused by certain medicines, but I don't think most pain killers are high on the list. It can result from a case of hepatitis you may not have been aware of having contracted. There are also hereditary conditions such as Wilson's disease and alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency. There are many other causes.
Most medium and large cities have doctors who specialize in liver diseases.
2007-02-17 01:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by greydoc6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋