Question 1

my sister was in a 'induced coma' for 12 days for drug overdose/liver-failure 6 years ago. after she woke she went permanently blind to this day, why?

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Liver failure: It's hard to say without knowing all the facts, but my guess is that she overdosed on tylenol (acetaminophen) and developed acute liver failure. When that happens, patients can develop cerebral edema and elevated intracranial pressure which can cause all sorts of neurologic impairments including blindness.

Question 2

does having pale stool always indicate hepatitis or liver failure?  not sexually active or using drugs.

Accepted Answer

No: The normal brown color of stool comes from bile, secreted by the liver.  If anything interrupts bile production or release, stool can be gray or clay-colored because it contains little/no bile. Conditions like bile duct obstruction from a tumor or gallstone in the duct or nearby pancreas can cause this.  Some medicines can result in pale stools as well. Check w/your doctor about  yourself.

Question 3

what are liver failure signs ?

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There are many: And they include but not limited to: fatigue, liver enzymes that are very elevated, ammonia levels may be high. Fluid imbalance with ascites and jaundiced. Hope that helps

Question 4

can you die from liver failure?

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Definitely: You need your liver to live.  It's the master biochemist in the body; makes proteins, bile, clotting factors, detoxifies drugs, chemicals, poisons, etc. Death from liver failure usually is not pretty; can be associated with abdominal fluid collection (ascites), which can get infected, altered mental status (with or without coma), weight loss, bleeding from varicose veins of esophagus stomach, etc.

Question 5

what are some signs of liver failure?

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Many: Confusion, skin color and the eyes turn yellow, there is a change to very dark urine(coca cola color) then belly might enlarge with fluid, the legs can begin to swell. If any of these are suspected please see your doctor immediately.

Question 6

how are you  tested for liver failure?

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Test: Blood tests, us, ct scan, liver biopsy, examination, GI referral.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of liver failure?

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Many: Progressive weakness, loss of weight, changing mental status, fluid retention in the belly and legs, yellow of the eyes, vomit of blood or in stool....Any or all of these can be present.

Question 8

what are the first signs of liver failure?

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See Below: Yellow eyes(sclerae) or jaundice, leg swelling, abdominal swelling (ascites), loss of muscle mass, sleep pattern changes, cold intolerance, bleeding, confusion(encephalopathy) etc....

Question 9

what happens when you have liver. failure?

Accepted Answer

Bad things happen: The liver is necessary for life, so if the liver fails, bad things happen. Toxic chemicals that are natural byproducts of the human body start to build up (such as ammonia) and damage many organs. Necessary proteins that a normal liver makes, are no longer made (such as Albumin and the clotting proteins). Without albumin, a major protein in blood plasma, a person will swell up with fluid....

Question 10

how to tell if i have acute liver failure?

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See a doctor: "acute" liver failure can be very serious and due to a number of causes, with the most common cause in the U.S. Due to overdose of tylenol (acetaminophen). I would seek medical attention immediately if you overdosed on tylenol (acetaminophen). If you notice any jaundice (or yellow eyes) confusion and easy bruising, that is concerning. See a liver specialist or your pcp so simple blood tests can be checked.

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