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What Happens At Hospice With End Stage Cirrhosis

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Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin MD

I m concerned about a family member--65yoF with end stage cirrhosis . Pt. was diagnosed 2-3 yrs ago with cirrhosis following episode of esophageal variceal bleeding. Those varices were banded... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Suresh Heijebu MD

66yoF with end stage cirrhosis . Has hx of esophageal varices with banding from 12/2010--no further ... in 9/2014 and almost bled out on the table. The surgeon at the time told the husband the... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suresh Heijebu ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Benard Shehu MD

in her lungs. It seems there are many benefits to hospice what if any are the cons. ...We are considering hospice at home care for a 90 year old women with heart failure , COPD ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Benard Shehu ( Cardiologist)
Dr.    Prof. Kunal Saha MD

overreacting? If so what questions do I need to ask Hospice? Thanks. ... agreed that we if we could get him up, we should. Hospice would only allow the P/T one visit to train 2 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Divakara MD

what happens & acts like there is no way to treat them. I am not sure Hospice is worth 'doing'. Am I ... into her lungs. That if we let her eat, she fill-up & develop pneumonia . I put her on... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divakara ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.  Michelle Gibson James MD

My brother was told he had end stage of cirrhosis but he doesn t have all the symptoms listed such as swelling of stomach and feet. Does this mean he doesn t have final stage of cirrhosis? He is very ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Chobufo Ditah MD

I have a family member who has been diagnosed with end stage cirrhosis of the liver. I have since learned that he has been diagnosed as having cirrhosis as early as 2003. He is currently under... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Chobufo Ditah ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Rajesh Teli MD

my husband has end stage cirrhosis,red palms indicating portal hypertension.platelets are 99 and he seems to be getting confused somewhat.He s forgetting to check his morning glucose. His MD won t be... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rajesh Teli ( Cardiologist)
Dr.  Ashish Verma MD

. I understand that my cirrhosis is End Stage what are my prospects for transplant or do I remain on ...Yes. I have cirrhosis and my MELD score was 19 when I was put on the transplant list. Thru meds ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ashish Verma ( General Surgeon)
Dr.   Parth Goswami MD

Hi my brother has end stage cirosses of the liver, he is to sick for a transplant. With just that diagnosis the doctors just told him to enjoy what life he has left. Now he is diagnosed with Esophageal ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Parth Goswami ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)