Question 1

how can  death occur with someone with cirrhosis of the liver?

Accepted Answer

See below: Bleeding from esophageal varicese, ascites and liver failure with resultant renal disease or encephalopathy are the common causes.

Question 2

what's the sign of impending death from end stage cirrhosis of the liver?

Accepted Answer

Similar to signs: Seen in other deaths- shortness breadth, hepatic coma (jaundice ; swelling(ascites).

Question 3

why is it a liver cirrhosis  patient  find it hard to swallow  foods leading to his death  due to low blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Last stages: At the end, the liver is unable to remove small molecules that cause the blood vessels to relax and not return blood to the heart. Appetite goes around this time. The pathology community is talking about dropping the word "cirrhosis" as it conveys a sense of hopelessness; in fact if the cause can be rx'd, it often at least partly reverses itself. If not, wishing a peaceful & dignified end.

Question 4

my dad has been hospitalized with varices due to cirrhosis.  his liver is partially dead liver. we don't know %age.  what can we expect at this point?

Accepted Answer

He's bought time: I'm glad that you are there for dad, whatever may have been the cause of his cirrhosis. Variceal bleeding has a much better prognosis than in the past, and even us old-time pathologists now recognize that cirrhosis itself often partly reverses if the underlying cause can be found and treated. There are no guarantees, but perhaps this is a turning-point on a road to a much better life.

Question 5

how do you define cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Scarring of liver: Damage of liver cells followed by scarring and haphazard/unorganised regrowth of liver cells.May cause multiple complications.

Question 6

can somebody survive cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

For how long?: Cirrhosis is irreversible liver disease, though it may remain in a compensated state for a few years. It also depends on the cause of cirrhosis and associated pathology. See this site for more info.
http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/cirrhosis-liver.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of cirrhosis in a man?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Unless advanced-no obvious signs may be apparent
advanced  disease will produce signs & symptom of liver dysfunction-ascites, jaundice, encepohalopathy & variceal bleeding.

Question 8

do you have to be a drinker to get cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

No: Alcohol is a common cause or contributed to developing cirrhosis, scarring in the liver. There are a multitude of other causes such as viral hepatitis or metabolic conditions which can also lead to cirrhosis.

Question 9

what is the best recommended diet for cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Low protein: Have have a low protein diet and you must avoid alcohol.

Question 10

is it possible for a person do die from cirrhosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Unfortunately many people with cirrhosis may die as liver failure progresses.

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