Question 1

is liver failure a death sentence?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On cause and severity. Find a doc who understands the role of nutrients.

Question 2

can any doc tell me what's death like with liver failure?

Accepted Answer

It's variable: Some causes:  Dying from liver failure varies depending on the person.  People can have bleeding from blood vessels in the esophagus (varices) and die from that.  Infection can develop in the fluid in the abdomen (ascites) which can result in death.  The kidneys can fail (hepatorenal syndrome) and people can die of kidney failure.  Sometimes, people can go into a coma and can die.

Question 3

my ex-boss is going to jail bc his bottled water led to one death +16 cases of liver failure. i was urged to drink this water in 2017. am i at risk?

Accepted Answer

: Maybe/not. The absence of any information about what was in the water makes any answer more speculation than fact. If you have survived 4 years without symptoms it is a good sign. A checkup with a liver profile would be a wise decision.

Question 4

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 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

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 7

are there easily recognizable signs of liver failure?

Accepted Answer

Jaundice: Liver failure, depending on how rapidly it occurs, will cause fluid in the abdomen(ascites), leg swelling, and a distinct yellow/bronze discoloration of the skin called jaundice.

Question 8

what are the signs of liver failure because your an alcoholic?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol liver dz.: Sxs of liver disease due to alcoholism may include: nausea, vomiting, drop in appetite, weight loss, abdominal pain & bloating, yellowing of skin & eyes, itching, numbness of legs/ feet, memory problems, cognitive difficulties, depression, fatigue & thirst. If you have these sxs - please get immediate medical help. You can work with an addiction medicine specialist & alcoholics anonymous.

Question 9

what are the early signs of liver failure?

Accepted Answer

Signs can be subtle: The liver performs numerous functions.  Easy bleeding or bruising may show the liver is not making clotting factors well.  Swelling of lower legs may mean the liver is not making enough albumin, a type of protien.  Jaundice or yellow skin means the liver is not processing the broken down red blood cells well.  Dark urine can mean bilirubin is excreted by kidneys rather than liver.

Question 10

is high bilirubin  a sign of liver failure?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily: How high is the bilirubin and what type is it? High bilirubin can be due to bile duct obstruction, genetic causes, and also liver injury. All lab results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the test is usually in the best position to do that.

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