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What Could Be The Life Expectancy If In The End Stage Of Liver Disease?

What is the life expectancy realistically if you are at End Stage Liver Disease. The MELD score has not been calculated--he is on lactulose and various diaretics and creon because had chronic pancreatitis. Using hydromorphine for pain at home. Was in hospital numerous times to have 9.5 and then 5 litres of fluid removed. He has stopped drinking completely (except some brandy choc over the holidays)
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

The probability of long term survival cannot be informed like this without seeing the patient, when I dont know the treatment details, and the other reports, and even without the meld score.

However if he is willing, and stops all alcohol, takes his medicines regularly, and avoids all further triggers and infection sources, the chances are that the patient will have enough time to settle his affairs in order.

But truly, the accurate period cannot be informed without full details.

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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What Could Be The Life Expectancy If In The End Stage Of Liver Disease?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query The probability of long term survival cannot be informed like this without seeing the patient, when I dont know the treatment details, and the other reports, and even without the meld score. However if he is willing, and stops all alcohol, takes his medicines regularly, and avoids all further triggers and infection sources, the chances are that the patient will have enough time to settle his affairs in order. But truly, the accurate period cannot be informed without full details. I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)