AskDocDoc
FREE!Ask Doctors — 24/7
Connect with Doctors 24/7. Ask anything, get expert help today.
500 doctors ONLINE
#1 Medical Platform
Ask question for free
00H : 18M : 19S
background image
Click Here
background image
Digestive Health
Question #12107
185 days ago
217

Liver cleansing - #12107

Parthiv

I am really worried about my health right now. About a month ago, I started feeling extremely bloated and nauseous after meals. My friend suggested I try liver cleansing because she said it could really help improve digestion and get rid of toxins. I’ve been reading stuff about liver cleansing online, but I don't really know if it’s legit or just another fad. I mean, I did get some blood tests done and my liver enzymes were slightly elevated, which freaked me out. I thought I was eating healthy, mostly plant-based foods, but I guess maybe it’s not enough? Anyway, I googled a bunch of liver cleansing diets and they all sound sooo different. Some people swear by juice cleanses and others say herbs are the way to go. I don’t even know what to believe! My doctor recommended I get a ultrasound which I did, but waiting for those results is stressing me out. Do you think liver cleansing could actually help me? Are there any risks to liver cleansing that I should be aware of? I’m just trying to figure out if I’m making the right move here and if liver cleansing is really what I need to get my health on track. Help!

FREE
Question is closed
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously
Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
CTA image asteriksCTA image

Doctors' responses

Liver cleansing, often marketed through various fad diets and detoxes, doesn’t have substantial evidence backing its effectiveness for treating your symptoms or elevating liver enzymes. The liver is naturally efficient at detoxifying your body without needing special diets, cleanses, or juices. Elevated liver enzymes can arise from a variety of causes such as fatty liver disease, hepatitis, or medication effects and without pinpointing the underlying cause, cleansing might not be beneficial and can even be harmful. For instance, some cleansing practices can lead to nutrient imbalances or even worsen liver function, especially if involving unregulated supplements or extreme diets.

Instead of focusing on a liver cleanse, it’s critical to consider a holistic lifestyle approach. Continue to maintain a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients, moderate exercise, adequate hydration, and minimize alcohol intake. Adequate sleep and stress management are also key to overall liver health. Keep in mind, the results of your ultrasound are important to interpret your liver enzyme levels and guide your next steps. If the ultrasound indicates a reversible cause, address that specific factor in consultation with your healthcare provider.

It’s essential you stay in close contact with your healthcare team to monitor your liver function and symptoms. If you experience symptoms like severe abdominal pain, dark urine, or jaundice, you should seek immediate medical attention, as these could indicate a serious problem requiring urgent care. Until there’s clear guidance from your doctor based on test results, hold off on self-diagnosing or seeking unproven alternatives that promise liver detoxification. Make sure any intervention or dietary adjustment is discussed with your healthcare team, prioritizing safe and evidence-based interventions.

19211 answered questions
90% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously

Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential. No sign-up needed.

About our doctors

Only qualified doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


treatment of loose motion
home remedies for stomach infection
loose motion control tablets
burning sensation in liver
stomach stone symptoms
side effects of curd with sugar
stomach loose motion
can we drink coconut water during loose motions
sabja seeds are from which plant
small intestine infection treatment
reasons behind fatty liver
loose motion medicine hindi
can coffee cause constipation
curd digestion time
is tea good for diarrhea
Loose diarrhea post colonoscopy damage
How to control loose motion instantly?
what causes piles in female
what are symptoms of loose motions
severe gastritis treatment
how to control loose motion
medicine for bacterial infection in stomach
quick remedy for stomach pain
Concern About Possible Anal Fissure
Belching Problem..I am takingClozapine& Amisulpride
what to do when loose motion happens
how to know fatty liver
home remedy for stomach pain due to gas
is curd good for gut health
home remedy for stomach pain
loose motion water
Gas and loose motion home remedies
what to do in diarrhea
quick relief from stomach pain
how to get rid of gas and acidity
can we drink abc juice in empty stomach
Pain in chest due to gas?
is green tea good for gastritis
chronic liver disease stages
fatty liver symptoms on face
what not to eat in loose motion
advantage of eating curd
Liver doctor delhi
reason for stomach infection
benefits of liver detox
How to avoid pain and inflation within stomach.
how to recover from diarrhea
is chapati good for loose motion
liver which side of body
fatty liver problems
Why fatty liver develops?
how to prevent fatty liver
reason for liver enlargement
natural remedy for food poisoning
problemas de comer y de digestion
fatty liver complications
triphala benefits
is milk good for loose motion
boiled apple for loose motion
water like loose motion
reason of stomach infection
best drinks for diarrhea
Liver kis side hota h
loose motion not stopping after 3 days
Persistent Diarrhea for 6 Days Without Pain or Fever
how to cleanse liver from alcohol
precautions for loose motion
I have constipation how to reduce it
triphala powder side effects
curd advantages
good medicine for loose motion
how to get relief from gas pain in chest
How to remove fat from liver?
Burning in chest and little pain
liver damage can be cured
how to treat liver infection
What is causing my vomiting right after eating for months with normal test results?
where is liver pain felt
juice for diarrhea
liver swelling medicine
is curd good in loose motion
side effects of triphala
home remedies for stomach cramps
Bloating, Belching and food allergies
What to do if Helicobacter pylori treatment didn't work and symptoms persist?
rajma disadvantages
middle chest pain due to gas
why loose motion is not stopping
How to improve digestive problems
what to do if i have loose motion
عسر الهضم و صعوبة في التبرز بدون الام او غازات
remedy for stomach infection
loose motion home remedies for adults
advantages of curd
What to do if Helicobacter pylori treatment didn't work and I'm still having symptoms?
curd water benefits
how to consume apple cider vinegar
can we drink ors during loose motion
is curd rice good for acidity
excess gas symptoms