My grandma died today can someone explain how?!


Question: she had hepititus b but then she got better. Then she started getting water in her lungs but before the doctors were able to remove it. Now 2 days ago she had water in her lungs again. But this time the doctors said she was to weak and if they did take the water out she would be in a coma and probably die.
So, how did she die. i wanna expalin to my family.


Answers: she had hepititus b but then she got better. Then she started getting water in her lungs but before the doctors were able to remove it. Now 2 days ago she had water in her lungs again. But this time the doctors said she was to weak and if they did take the water out she would be in a coma and probably die.
So, how did she die. i wanna expalin to my family.

A lot of things could of gone wrong, but I am guessing that her hepatitus B lead to chronic cirrhosis, which is a common consequence of any liver disease, such as hepatitus. Cirrhosis has many characteristics, one of which is acute renal failure (kidney stops working). Since the kidney is the organ which filters all the wastes in your body through urine and feces, if it stops working--this probably means that there will be build-up of fluid in your body. When fluid builds up in your body like that, one of the first places it travels to is the peritoneal cavity--which is the air-filled space surrounding your lungs. Imagine what could happen if all this fluid travels from your kidney (where it is supposed to stay) to your lungs?? The pressure would build up around your lungs, eventually causing them to lose their function (meaning you will not be able to respirate/breathe anymore) or even burst burst from all the surrounding pressure. There are surgical ways to suction out such fluid from those cavities, but my guess is your grandmother may have been too old and her body too delicate to handle such intervention, so the doctors decided against it.

Hope this explanation helps and you are able to pass on the knowledge to your family. Good luck!

You just explained it to us.

Ask the doctors.

You will need to talk to the doctor or have an autopsy done.

You have my deepest condolences.

That would be a question for the Dr. to answer. When the death certificate comes, it will list the cause of death.

you will have to wait til the autopsy report is done for a certain answer

I don't knwo hun but I sure hope you're ok. Keep your chin up xx

It sounds like pnemonia. But you can explain it just the way you did to us.

I'm sorry about the loss of your grandmother.

the water in her lungs... sorry to hear of the loss...

either way the doctors felt she was going to die and so they decided it would be better for her to not have to go through an operation only to suffer and pass away then.

i hope she went peacefully

She's elderly, so her body's done a good amount of deteriorating...plus she had hep B...that couldn't have helped. but to get the exact answer you'd have to ask your doc, as none of us have access to your granny's med records. sorry for your loss

im not an expert, and im just going on what you told me...

but she probably died because there was too much water on her lungs. her lungs probably eventually collapsed.

but if i were you, id get the doctor to explain it to me so i would know for sure.

you grandma could be having a difficulty combining solids and liquids in her lung. which would explain the water

She died becuase she was old perhaps or maybe because the water in her lungs were cuasing her to stop brething.
God bless you and your family!:)

Sorry to hear about your nan. I'm no doctor but it see mes she drowned with water on the lungs .. look at the death certificate, and see course of death

Oh i am so sorry sweetie :(

i hope you feel better and the cause is that the water flooded into the lungs, so she was breathing water.

Many older people when they are bed ridden tend to build up water in there lungs. This is caused by not being up and moving around, (Being Active). Your grandma just happened to be one of hundreds of thousands this effects everyday. Sometimes the doctors can get lucky and drain this fluid off the lungs, but if they are to weak it is impossible to do.
Don

You just described it quite well.

I have no idea what is actually on the death certificate, but that will be the official cause of death. The Dr/Hospital will be able to advise you.

It might be pneumonia, cardiac failure, sepsis...the list goes on.

Sounds like what they were saying is, she died of Pneumonia. Many times when infection invades the body, it brings on Pneumonia. The lungs are unable to do the job of cleansing, because of the build up of fluid (water). Without oxygen in the blood, organs start to shut down, finally stopping the heart. I am sorry about your loss.

First, I want to say I am sorry to hear that your grandmother passed away. But you have to understand, each persons body/chemistry is different. Maybe she just was not strong enough to fight anymore. Maybe there were other problems not detected yet. Maybe she felt she was ready and was too weak to fight any longer. It is so sad to lose someone. But if you are a believer, she is safe. She is so happy and suffers no more. She is looking down on you and your family and all her relatives and everyone who loved her, with a smile of warms to all. I lost my father. He was healthy, but got sick. They found Blood Lukemia, and in 2 weeks....he was gone. His bodily organs began to shut down. He was just too far gone in his illness and too weak to fight. Although, he was a fighter. But we told him it was okay. That we loved him. So please remember, she might of known before you all did. But I assure you, she is safe and loved for eternity. So you live a happy life, and never be angry. Do not let anger consume you or your soul. Be happy. Some day, you will all see her again. God bless you and your family. Take care.

I really don't have enough information to give you facts. But if I were guessing I would tell you that as Hepatitis B progresses the bodily organs begin to shut down. When the kidneys become affected they quit filtering urine like they should along with the heart being affected and not pumping blood to the kidneys and liver with enough force. Which causes buildup of fluid in the lungs due to the low pumping ability. It's kind of like a wind up jewelry box, as the music slows so does the dancers that move around. I hope this makes some sense to you. It's kind of hard to put into words.

It sounds like she had fluid in her lungs due to decreased heart capacity output ( due to heart damage ?)
when the heart doesn't beat as efficiently as it should fluid can build up back in the lungs
lasix ( water pills ) can help somewhat
but if the heart fails?............... death is the result


sorry for your loss

I would just say it was her time to pass dear and I'm sorry for your loss

The only person that can tell you that is her doctor. It sounds like there is an underlying cause behind all of this, probably ... The two cases of pneumonia are a sign of being in the hospital for a prolonged period of time...

So, why was she in the hospital in the first place? <- (That will probably answer your question)

I'm so sorry for your loss.
There are several things that could have caused her death, but there is no way that anyone here can give you an accurate answer to your question. All it will be is speculation.
You need to go back and speak to the doctors and nurses that were caring for her to get your answers. If a post mortem is to be done, then you will get a definitive answer from that.

god killed your granny because he is evil

My condolences, When people get sick they tend to lie down. That allows fluids to collect in the lungs with infections like Pneumonia. When we get older it is more difficult to fight infections and we often succumb to them. Diseases like Hepatitis make out immune systems very weak. i suspect this might of led to your Grandmothers passing. I don't think you need to discuss the exact particulars with the younger family just that she got sick again and couldn't get better.

What is hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Most adults who get hepatitis B have it for a short time and then get better. This is called acute hepatitis B.
You can have hepatitis B and not know it. You may not have symptoms. If you do, they can make you feel like you have the flu. But as long as you have the virus, you can spread it to others.
Sometimes the virus does not go away. This is called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your liver. Babies and young children infected with the virus are more likely to get chronic hepatitis B.
What causes hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is caused by the hepatitis B virus. It is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of an infected person.
You can get hepatitis B if you:
Have sex without using a condom.
Share needles to inject drugs.
Get a tattoo or piercing with tools that were not cleaned right.
Share personal items like razors or toothbrushes.
A mother who has the virus can pass it to her baby during delivery. If you are pregnant and think you may have been exposed to hepatitis B, get tested. If you have the virus, your baby can get shots to help prevent the virus.
You cannot get hepatitis B from casual contact such as hugging, kissing, sneezing, coughing, or sharing food or drinks.
What are the symptoms?
Many people with hepatitis B do not know they have it, because they do not have symptoms. If you do have symptoms, you may just feel like you have the flu. Symptoms include:
Feeling very tired.
Mild fever.
Headache.
Not wanting to eat.
Feeling sick to your stomach or vomiting.
Belly pain.
Diarrhea or constipation.
Muscle aches and joint pain.
Skin rash.
Yellowish eyes and skin (jaundice). Jaundice usually appears only after other symptoms have started to go away.
Most people with chronic hepatitis B have no symptoms.
How is hepatitis B diagnosed?
A simple blood test can tell your doctor if you have the hepatitis B virus now or if you had it in the past. Your doctor will also be able to tell if you have had the vaccine to prevent the virus.
If your doctor thinks you may have liver damage from hepatitis B, he or she may use a needle to take a tiny sample of your liver for testing. This is called a liver biopsy.
How is it treated?
In most cases, hepatitis B goes away on its own. You can relieve your symptoms at home by resting, eating healthy foods, drinking plenty of water, and avoiding alcohol and drugs.
Treatment for chronic hepatitis B depends on whether the virus is getting worse and whether you have liver damage. Most people with chronic hepatitis B can live active, full lives by taking good care of themselves and getting regular checkups. There are medicines for chronic hepatitis B, but they may not be right for everyone. Work with your doctor to decide whether medicine is the right treatment for you.
Sometimes chronic hepatitis B can lead to severe liver damage. If this happens, you may need a liver transplant.
Can hepatitis B be prevented?
The hepatitis B vaccine is the best way to prevent infection. The vaccine is a series of three shots. Adults at risk and all babies, children, and teenagers should be vaccinated.
To avoid getting or spreading the virus to others:
Use a condom when you have sex.
Do not share needles.
Wear latex or plastic gloves if you have to touch blood.
Do not share toothbrushes or razors.


COMPLICATIONS:
Having a chronic HBV infection eventually may lead to serious liver diseases such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Having had HBV infection as an infant or child gives you a greater chance of developing these illnesses as an adult.
In addition, hepatitis B puts you at risk of acute liver failure - a condition in which all the vital functions of the liver shut down. When that occurs, a liver transplant is necessary to sustain life.
Anyone chronically infected with HBV is also susceptible to infection with another strain of viral hepatitis - hepatitis D. Formerly known as delta virus, the hepatitis D virus needs the outside coat of HBV in order to infect cells. You can't become infected with hepatitis D unless you're already infected with HBV

i am no expert but maybe any earlier diseases or anything wore down her throat or her lungs and getting hepatitis b made it finally give away allowing the water she drank get to her lungs





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