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Effect of lymphatic pump techniques on liver function in hepatitis C patients
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Abstract
Background: Hepatitis C viral infection is a major public health problem that has impact on the overall quality of life. The lymphatic pump techniques are used to treat patients with infections as interventions that improve lymph flow may relieve edema and treat infection by enhancing circulation of immune cells, immune products and pharmaceuticals. The purpose: To identify the effect of lymphatic pump techniques on liver function in hepatitis C patients. Subjects and methods: Forty hepatitis C patients (men and women) with elevated liver enzymes participated in this study, their age ranged from 20-40 years. The patients were assigned randomly into two equal groups, (study and control). Patients in the study group (group A) received lymphatic pump techniques (during the first month of medical treatment) in addition to their routine medical treatment. Patients in the control group (group B) received medical treatment only (sofosbuvir, daclatasvir). The Outcome Measures: Liver function test analysis (alanine aminotransferase (ALT), aspartate aminotransferase (AST)) was done before and after four weeks during first month of treatment by using automated chemistry analyzer for both groups. 6 min walk test was used to assess functional performance before and after four weeks