Expert: Dr. Kristina Conner - 4/22/2007

Question
my mother is suffering through hep c and cirrohsis of liver since 7 years now she had developed hepato renal synderome plus she has spleenomagaly, asities, edema , low urine out put and internal pressures are high all related to her liver problem , she is on 1 albumin = lucometer ,inderaL and cipra , folic acid ,
her age is 62 years , female, height almost 5.2 and weight i dont know exactly ,
is there any herbal or alternative treatment that u can recommend also tell me about her diet what we should give her and what to restrict ?
would be very thankful  

Answer
Nida,
Thanks for your question.  Due to the complexity of what is going on with your mother, it would be highly irresponsible for me to make any recommendations.  Even simple dietary recommendations needed to be carefully weighed for efficacy and safety with any kind of advanced liver and kidney disease.  What I would suggest is that you seek out a naturopathic doctor at www.naturopathic.org or a holistic medical doctor at www.holisticmedicine.org for assistance.  They can give you the safe, individualized treatment your mother needs.  Good luck to your family as you search for options.
Dr Conner