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- • Pain relievers are sometimes called for in liberal doses. Narcotics may have excessive side effects because they
- are metabolized by the liver, which may not be functioning properly.
- • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be surprisingly effective even against the severe pain associated
- with liver cancer.
- • Frequent small meals may be necessary to provide enough nutrition, since an enlarged liver might reduce the
- capacity of the stomach.
- • The loss of appetite that frequently accompanies liver cancer may be relieved with a medication called Megace.
- • The use of water pills to relieve fluid in the abdomen or legs may cause significant imbalance in kidney
- function and can create major problems if not carefully monitored.
- • Nausea should be adequately treated with standard medications, including suppositories.
- • Sleep disturbances are common. Most sleeping pills are metabolized by the liver, however, so they should be
- used carefully.
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