HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Treat Cirrhosis Of The Liver?

Hello My husband has cirrhosis of the liver from excessive alcohol consumption. What are the stages and life expectancies? He is in the hospital right now for sinus surgery, but staying longer due to white blood cells are low and slight pneumonia. They took 5 1/2 liters of fluid out of his abdomen. His legs and feet swell up all the time, he can t eat but broths and ensure. thank you
Mon, 18 May 2015
Report Abuse
Radiologist, Nuclear Medicine ,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting your question in HCM.
I am Dr.Siva and I am pleased to assist you.

Your husband is having cirrhosis due to alcohol consumption. It is an irreversible condition.
Initially it remains compensated without any symptoms. It may later become decompensated causing many complications. Some of the common complications are bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract due to engorged blood vessels ( varices), accumulation of fluid in the abdomen and legs, poor functioning of the kidneys and brain. Later the liver may even turn cancerous.
The life expectancy depends of the severity of the disease. A scoring system called CTP score is done to assess the severity of the disease. Class C is the most severe form with poor outcome.

I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.Siva
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on digestive issues share your reports here and Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Alcohol abuse


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Treat Cirrhosis Of The Liver?

Hi, Thanks for posting your question in HCM. I am Dr.Siva and I am pleased to assist you. Your husband is having cirrhosis due to alcohol consumption. It is an irreversible condition. Initially it remains compensated without any symptoms. It may later become decompensated causing many complications. Some of the common complications are bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract due to engorged blood vessels ( varices), accumulation of fluid in the abdomen and legs, poor functioning of the kidneys and brain. Later the liver may even turn cancerous. The life expectancy depends of the severity of the disease. A scoring system called CTP score is done to assess the severity of the disease. Class C is the most severe form with poor outcome. I hope that answers your question. Regards, Dr.Siva