what are the symptoms of dying from liver failure?

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what are the symptoms of dying from liver failure?

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what are the symptoms of dying from liver failure?

my husband is a chronic alcoholic and his eyes are yellow and has been told he has end stage liver disease. Does anyone know how long he can survive in this condition. Yes he is still drinking.

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The initial symptoms of liver failure are often ones that can be due to any number or conditions. Because of this, liver failure may be initially difficult to diagnose. Early symptoms include:



Nausea

Loss of appetite

Fatigue

Diarrhea



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Only your husbands doctor might be able to give a time frame estimate of survival. It all depends on the amount of damage he has right now. A biopsy is the best test to determine that. No one is going to be able to give you anything but a guess at best. He is showing physical signs of the disease, so that means that the disease is pretty far advanced. If he does not quit drinking, it just makes the disease progress much quicker to total liver failure and death. End stage liver disease means he had cirrhosis which is permanent liver damage that will never go away. There is no cure other than a liver transplant. Sad to say that this is the end result of long term alcohol abuse for many people. Some people like your husband either can not or will not quit drinking even it it means it will be fatal. If the damage is not too severe and the person stops drinking all alcohol, then sometimes they can survive and not need a transplant. If they don't stop drinking, then there is no chance of survival. It will eventually take their life. Liver failure is often times followed closely by kidney failure in these situtations.

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No matter what the cause of liver cell damaged, the process that

a patient goes through is about the same.



The liver cells become damaged. The immune system of the

patients body will respond to this damage. This will cause

inflammation to develop inside the liver...which leads to the liver

enlarging in size and taking on a spongy texture.



If the cause can be stopped and it is only in the inflammation

developing stage, the liver may heal and the problem could

be reversed.



However, if it is not stopped...the inflammation will increase

and the liver cells will start to die off and form scar tissue

inside the liver. This scar tissue begins and it is known

as fibrosis. When more cells die off and more scar

tissue develops, it starts to connect together in the liver and

this is known as bridging fibrosis. This scar tissue blocks

the flow of blood to the functioning liver cells and will also

block the flow of blood going through the liver to the heart...

It is Cirrhosis of the liver.



The liver cells are what does all the functions of the liver.

When they die, those functions start to deteriorate.

That is the starting of liver failure...as more cells die...

it will keep advancing to "complete" liver failure.



Some of the things to look for in end stage liver disease

(Cirrhosis)

1)He may develop spider like veins on his chest, neck, shoulder,

and other areas of the body...they will blanche when touched.

2)The liver no longer makes clotting factors efficiently...he will

bruise and bleed very easily.

3)He may develop larger breast and his scotrum may swell

because of the changes in hormones.

4)He may become extremely itchy due to the bile not flowing

well and the bilirubin going into the blood.

5)His breath may start to have a sweet fecal like smell known

as fetor hepaticus

6) Ascites (may be mistaken for a beer belly). Build up of

fluid inside the abdominal area caused by the liver not

handling lymph fluid normally and lack of Albumin being

made by the liver which holds fluid inside our vessels.

[doctor can drain this fluid by a procedure known as

paracentesis]

7)Encephalopathy (may be mistaken for being drunk).

Patient is easily confused, disoriented, has sleep

pattern changes, hand tremors. The liver is no longer

able to convert toxins to the non toxic form. Ammonia

stays in the blood and goes into the brain to cause this.

[doctor can prescribe Lactulose or Xifaxan to help this)

Note: Patient should sign an advance directive or

power of attorney form for someone else to handle his

financial and medical affairs (important)

8) Portal hypertension with varies. The blood no longer

flows through the liver...it back up into the portal vein

and weak smaller vessels that can balloon outward and

break open. Usually found in the esophagus, belly button,

rectal area. Any blood in the sputum, vomit, rectal area

is an emergency. If taken to the ER right away, doctors

can band the vessels to stop internal bleeding.



I'm giving you a few good links about Cirrhosis of the liver.

He should be with either a gastroenterologist or hepatologist

now. He should not try to stop alcohol on his own. The doctors

have drugs that will help ease the side effects of being detoxed

and monitor him so his body will accept being detoxed.

Sometimes they will refer him to a hospital program to do this

as an outpatient.



Only the doctor who does a liver biopsy can give the patient

an educated guess how long they may have to live without

having a liver transplant. A patient is "usually" required to be

detoxed under doctors care for a certain time period (like

six months) before being referred to a transplant center.



Medicine Net: http://www.medicinenet.com/cirrhosis/article.htm

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrhosis

Medscape: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/185856-overview

Acute Liver Failure..Medscape: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/177354-overview



I hope this information has been of some help to you.

Best wishes

Answer 10

Thank You For Your Question



Liver failure occurs when large parts of the liver become damaged beyond repair and the liver is no longer able to function.



Liver failure is a life-threatening condition that demands urgent medical care. Most often liver failure occurs gradually and over many years. However, a more rare condition known as acute liver failure occurs rapidly (in as little as 48 hours) and can be difficult to detect initially.

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What Causes Liver Failure?



The most common causes of chronic liver failure (where the liver fails over months to years) include:



Hepatitis B

Hepatitis C

Long term alcohol consumption

Cirrhosis

Hemochromatosis (an inherited disorder that causes the body to absorb and store too much iron)

Malnutrition



The causes of acute liver failure, when the liver fails rapidly, however, are often different. These include:



Acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose.

Viruses including hepatitis A, B, and C (especially in children).

Reactions to certain prescription and herbal medications.

Ingestion of poisonous wild mushrooms.





What Are the Symptoms of Liver Failure?



The initial symptoms of liver failure are often ones that can be due to any number or conditions. Because of this, liver failure may be initially difficult to diagnose. Early symptoms include:



Nausea

Loss of appetite

Fatigue

Diarrhea



However, as liver failure progresses, the symptoms become more serious, requiring urgent care. These symptoms include:



Jaundice

Bleeding easily

Swollen abdomen

Mental disorientation or confusion (known as hepatic encephalopathy)

Sleepiness

Coma



How Is Liver Failure Treated?



If detected early enough, acute liver failure caused by an overdose of acetaminophen can sometimes be treated and its effects reversed. Likewise, if a virus causes liver failure, supportive care can be given at a hospital to treat the symptoms until the virus runs its course. In these cases the liver will sometimes recover on its own.



For liver failure that is the result of long-term deterioration, the initial treatment goal may be to save whatever part of the liver is still functioning. If this is not possible, then a liver transplant is required. Fortunately, liver transplant is a common procedure that is often successful.

How Can Liver Failure Be Prevented?



The best way to prevent liver failure is to limit your risk of developing cirrhosis or hepatitis. Here are some tips to help prevent these conditions.



Get a hepatitis vaccine or an immunoglobulin shot to prevent hepatitis A or B.

Eat a proper diet from all of the food groups.

Drink alcohol in moderation. Avoid alcohol when you are taking acetaminophen (Tylenol).

Practice proper hygiene. Since germs are commonly spread by hands, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after you use the bathroom. Also, wash your hands before you touch any food.

Don't handle any blood or blood products.

Don't share any personal toiletry items, including toothbrushes and razors.

If you get a tattoo or a body piercing, make sure the conditions are sanitary and all equipment is aseptic (free of disease-causing microorganisms).

Be sure to use protection (condoms) when having sex.

If you use illegal intravenous drugs, don't share needles with anyone.

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