Typically, how long can a person live with alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver?!


Question: Typically, how long can a person live with alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver!?
Hello everyone!. My Father was diagnosed with Cirrhosis of the liver!. He has been an alcoholic since he was a teenager!. My question is how long do people with this condition generally survive!? He has jaundice, he is very confused, he has swelling in his abdomen, his ankles are swollen, he is too weak to walk on his own!.!.!. they are giving him physical therapy but his health changes every day!. He gets better, worse, better, worse, it is so overwhelming!. Also on top of that he has abused drugs in the past as well!. They claim he is slowly dying!.!.!. but my question is if he does therapy and everything and eats right could he possibly get better or is it to late!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Ty, I have had patients like your dad!. Unfortunately, there is not much that can be done!. If he follows the regimen the doctors have him on it might slow it down some!. The question to consider is have the doctors diagnosed him end-stage liver disease!? If so, then he is dying!. He will go up and down with it!. I really hate to hear your dad has this and you and your family have my prayers!. I have seen what these patients go through!. Www@Answer-Health@Com

This is what Wiki has to say:
"Generally, liver damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed, but treatment could stop or delay further progression and reduce complications!. A healthy diet is encouraged, as cirrhosis may be an energy-consuming process!. Close follow-up is often necessary!. Antibiotics will be prescribed for infections, and various medications can help with itching!. Laxatives, such as lactulose, decrease risk of constipation; their role in preventing encephalopathy is limited!."
http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/CirrhosisWww@Answer-Health@Com

It would be nice if a person could reverse the irreparable damaged caused by cirrhosis, but unfortunately without a liver transplant, it just isn't possible!. The liver has over 400 functions, and the scar tissue that builds up when a person has cirrhosis interfers with the liver's normal function!. I hope he is taking scheduled Lactulose (a laxative) which will flush the high levels of ammonia from his system!. This can't be easy for you feeling so helpless!. He is so lucky to have you!. Best wishes!.!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

Liver cirrhosis cannot be reversed!. He should continue to follow the doctor's advice, but it will not reverse the condition!. It will merely slow down the dying process!. I am sorry for your father, and wish you and your family the best in this difficult time (I've been in your situation before)!. Www@Answer-Health@Com





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