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Is It Possible For Liver Replacement?

Dear doctor
My brother is admitted in hospital for portal hypertension. His body is very weak. Now doctor say he is also having prostate problem. The kidney is now working only 50%. they had conducted three dialysis and not doing it now. Is it possible for the replacement of liver
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question.

Noted you have kidney function less with liver problems also.

You probably might have portal hypertension secondary to cirrhosis.

In such high risk condition surgery is not advisable.

First try to correct these conditions.

Consult doctor for treating portal hypertension by beta blocker.If ascites present diuretic given.

If variceal bleeding occurs from esophagus then endoscopic management done.

Meanwhile
-take low salt diet
-Green leafy veg useful
-Avoid smoking
-Maintain hydration
-Avoid alcohol
-Rest
-Avoid high fatty and fried food

With above measures first try to prevent cirrhosis further complication, treat portal hypertension and then after consulting doctor if condition seems ok then liver transplantation can be done.

Wish you good health
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Is It Possible For Liver Replacement?

Hi thanks for asking question. Noted you have kidney function less with liver problems also. You probably might have portal hypertension secondary to cirrhosis. In such high risk condition surgery is not advisable. First try to correct these conditions. Consult doctor for treating portal hypertension by beta blocker.If ascites present diuretic given. If variceal bleeding occurs from esophagus then endoscopic management done. Meanwhile -take low salt diet -Green leafy veg useful -Avoid smoking -Maintain hydration -Avoid alcohol -Rest -Avoid high fatty and fried food With above measures first try to prevent cirrhosis further complication, treat portal hypertension and then after consulting doctor if condition seems ok then liver transplantation can be done. Wish you good health