Question 1

end stage liver failure and ascites prognosis, what to do?

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See a gi specialist: Asciites can be drained and a catheter can be placed to drain the fluid at home.

Question 2

is liver failure painful  at the ascites stage ?  is it better to put them down vs letting them live out the life in this condition?  what is better ?

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Ask the patient: It could be painful, but it is never ethical to "put down" a human. Ask the patient what his/her wishes are for treatment or pain control.

Question 3

had liver failure, drs cannot pinpoint source; developed ascites.  how can i improve my liver and kidney function naturally? no meds.

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No way.: "natural" supplements are only likely to get toxic more quickly in you, if you already have impaired liver and kidney function. With your organ systems already failing, don't gamble on untested therapies!

Question 4

what prognosis for my son with liver failure? he has ascites which has been drained and edema. has jaundice & worryingly repeated internal bleeding?

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Liver failure : I realize how concerned you are about your son. As you can imagine that those symptoms are pretty serious. I am sure his doctors have a lot more information and are in a much better position to answer this question. I suggest you have a detailed conversation with his doctor with your son's permission.

Question 5

if someone has liver failure with malignant ascites and exhaustion and labored breathing what is the prognosis for how long they will live?

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Short: You are asking how long a person can live when they are short of breath from liver failure and ascites.  This means less than 20% of liver is working.  They may require drainage of ascites to breath.  The life span is short and requires medical intervention.  They may be seeing a liver specialist.

Question 6

does dislocated neck, cranial nerve damages, and resulting heart failure cause liver failure and ascites? is this medical neglects by the hospitals & health care providers? we have told the doctors/nurses/lawyers this isue many times and they just covered

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A : A "dislocated neck" is a very very event.  I'm not certain what you mean by "cranial nerve damage."  heart falure generally results from years of heart disease or heart valve disease but can certainly happen if someone is very ill or severely injured.  Liver failure is usually the result of many years of damage to the liver wither with infection or alcohol abuse with resulting ascites, but sometimes people can go into liver failure beacuse of a sudden and devestating illness like sepsis (massive infection) or severe injury.  Without knowing any other particulars about your case, it would be difficult to comment further.

Question 7

is it recommended for a patient w/ ascite to take protien suppliment such as whey protien mix and pure protien shake? ascite is a condition where by a person starts collecting fluid in his/her abdominal cavity due to liver failure.  my friend is currently

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Ascites : Ascites is a fluid build up within the abdominal cavity that can be caused from a variety of reasons, but most commonly from liver disease.  In this case, scarring within the liver, called cirrhosis caused elevated blood pressures within the intestine and other abdominal organs, also known as portal hypertension.  This causes fluid to leak into the peritoneum and when the amount of fluid formation exceeds the capacity of the abdominal lining to absorb the fluid, then accumulation of fluid occurs.  In some liver conditions, such as portal vein thrombosis (sometimes related to liver cancer), ascites accumulation may be severe.  The fluid consists of protein, including albumin.  Patients that have the fluid removed, called paracentesis, to relieve the pressure from the ascites, also lose the protein and exacerbate protein loss.  Together with the liver disease (liver makes essentially all of the proteins that circulate in the blood), patients will lose a large amount of muscle mass, called muscle wasting.  Patients with liver disease may also experience mental confusion, called hepatic encephalopathy, which calls for dietary protein restriction, which also exacerbates muscle wasting.

The recommendations for protein intake in liver failure patients has changed.  The american association for the study of liver diseases currently recommends that protein intake should be at least 1 g/kg/day and increased to 1.75 - 2 g/kg/day as tolerated.  A late night meal with the highest amount of protein will minimize the risk of encephalopathy interfering with daily routine.

At this point, your friend should be under the careful management of a liver specialist, called a hepatologist and possibly evaluated for liver transplantation.

Question 8

how are you  tested for liver failure?

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

Question 9

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.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: liver failure?

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Acute and chronic: Liver failure occurs acutely (rapid) or chronically (slow onset). Any liver failure is characterized by failure of the liver to perform its functions vital for life. Liver has many functions: cleaning the body of toxins, processing food, producing proteins and blood clotting factors, modulating blood glucose. Failure can be seen: bleeding, fluid accumulation, yellow skin, no energy, confusion.

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Had liver failure, drs cannot pinpoint source; developed ascites. how can i improve my liver and kidney function naturally? no meds.

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What prognosis for my son with liver failure? he has ascites which has been drained and edema. has jaundice & worryingly repeated internal bleeding?

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If someone has liver failure with malignant ascites and exhaustion and labored breathing what is the prognosis for how long they will live?

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Does dislocated neck, cranial nerve damages, and resulting heart failure cause liver failure and ascites? is this medical neglects by the hospitals & health care providers? we have told the doctors/nurses/lawyers this isue many times and they just covered

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Is it recommended for a patient w/ ascite to take protien suppliment such as whey protien mix and pure protien shake? ascite is a condition where by a person starts collecting fluid in his/her abdominal cavity due to liver failure. my friend is currently

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