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What Causes Appetite Loss While Suffering From Liver Cirrhosis?

Hi Actually my son has cirrhosis of the liver I just took him to do test waiting on blood work ultra sound showed liver enlarged spleen I been paying cash he has no insurance what happens I notice not eating well he is a big guy now he weight is 345 swelling in the legs so as he mom I needed to know
Fri, 25 Jan 2019
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Hi,

Liver cirrhosis itself or in combination with the alcohol abuse that often causes the cirrhosis may lead to loss of appetite. It is important to take vitamins and adequate protein intake.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen,
General Surgeon
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What Causes Appetite Loss While Suffering From Liver Cirrhosis?

Hi, Liver cirrhosis itself or in combination with the alcohol abuse that often causes the cirrhosis may lead to loss of appetite. It is important to take vitamins and adequate protein intake. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon