What does DILI mean in DRUGS

DILI stands for Drug Induced Liver Injury. It refers to any type of liver injury or damage caused by drugs, medications, herbal products and dietary supplements.

The most common symptoms associated with DILI include jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes), fever, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. Additionally, there may be joint pain, fatigue and dark urine.

Yes, treatment depends on the underlying cause of the injury as well as how severe the damage is. Treatment may include supportive care such as fluids, rest and medication which can help reduce inflammation or pain associated with the liver damage. Depending on the severity of the injury other treatments such as surgery or a transplant may be needed.

Individuals who take multiple medications (known as polypharmacy), those with pre-existing liver conditions or diseases and individuals who abuse alcohol are more likely to develop DILI than those without any underlying medical issues or taking only a few medications..

Depending on the severity and length of time since the initial injury occurred there could be long-term complications from DILI including fatty liver disease, cirrhosis of the liver and even death due to organ failure if left untreated or misdiagnosed.