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Suggest Remedy For Unconsciousness And Swelling In Feet And Ankle After Drinking
My husband has cirhossis. He was sober for 9 months and has fallen off the wagon for the past month. He went on a binge today, passed out about 6pm and is still sleeping. His feet and ankles are very swollen. Not sure if I should call 911 or just let him sleep it off.
Hi there, Thanks for using HCM. Your husband needs immediate medical attention. He has developed hepatic encephalopathy probably precipitated by alcohol binge. This is a complication or cirrhosis of liver. The brain function is affected due to building up of toxins which are not eliminated by the damaged liver.
He needs in patient treatment. He may require treatment with with lactulose bowel wash, Rifaximin, Hepamerz. Get medical attention immediately.
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Suggest Remedy For Unconsciousness And Swelling In Feet And Ankle After Drinking
Hi there, Thanks for using HCM. Your husband needs immediate medical attention. He has developed hepatic encephalopathy probably precipitated by alcohol binge. This is a complication or cirrhosis of liver. The brain function is affected due to building up of toxins which are not eliminated by the damaged liver. He needs in patient treatment. He may require treatment with with lactulose bowel wash, Rifaximin, Hepamerz. Get medical attention immediately. Is this answer helpful?