Advise on cough with liver problems

[AMORE123]

My ALT liver count is 152 , doctor has advised me to eat only fruits & vegetables for the next month. Since I have had liver problems I have developed a persistent cough , has anyone experienced this with liver problems? my doctor says it is normal.Has anyone come back from a liver count of 152

[AyrshireK]

I have never heard of any persistent cough which is liver related & in my experience a cough is not a normal symptom of any liver illness. your ALT is raised indicating possible liver inflammation but reading up your profile it would seem you are in South Africa and have a history of over indulgence in alcohol. Sadly it would seem from other posters in the same country that medical services are not overly proactive when alcohol is deemed the cause of any liver issue.

I would want a persistent cough to be examined as this is more likely to be a lung issue and totally separate from anything going on with your liver. You need some follow up tests, potentially even a CT scan.

As you have alcohol related liver illness it might be worth you having a look at the British Liver Trust guidance on this and see if there is advice there that might help. britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

Katie

[AMORE123 in reply to AyrshireK]

Hi Katie, thank you so much for your response, I have been for a x ray for the cough but nothing has shown up. I think I should go for a second aponion as my GP has no answers for me

[Dyffrynaur]

Do you suffer reflux with your liver problems as this can cause a persistent cough

[alfredthegreat]

Hi AMORE123,

Have you checked the side effects sections on the leaflets of any medications that you take? I know that Ramipril for instance has a dry tickly cough down as one of the more common side effects.

Just a thought!

Best wishes.

Alf.