Question 1

is stevia safe for someone suffering with cirrhosis of the liver?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stevia is a herbal sweetener. No problem.

Question 2

it is safe to use paracetamol 1.5g per day for cirrhosis patient when she have fever?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The toxic level of paracetamol must be exceeded before there is any possibility of even the mildest liver injury.

Question 3

husband on hospice was given 500mg tylenol every 8 hours to take  for pain, drinks heavily and has cirrhosis. is that amount of tylenol safe for liver?

Accepted Answer

Once in hospice: the main focus in to keep the person pain free and  comfortable. Usually  that goal trumps all else. 
For instance, narcotics might be given to an addict to control their pain.

Question 4

i was prescribed percocet after surgery doctor knows i have cirrhosis why would he prescribe this if it's not safe for me to take?

Accepted Answer

Communicate: It may be best that you call your doctor to discuss alternatives to your medication. It may be oversight from your doctor's end, but they need to be aware.

Question 5

my husband has just been diagnosed with cirrhosis. we have our first appointment with gi doctor in couple weeks. is it safe for him to drink cranberry?

Accepted Answer

Cranberry: Cranberries are rich in vitamin C, E, and Manganese. They have antioxidant properties and have been used to treat Urinary Tract infections. Cranberry drinks may have additional sugars and may not be ideal for patients with Cirrhosis. Whole cranberries can be considered.

Question 6

13 years ago i was diagnosed with cirrhosis. before then, my whole life, my body temperature was 98.6. since then its 96.7. why is this? and if i feel bad and check my temperature, would a temperature of lets say, 97.5 mean i have a fever?

Accepted Answer

: No, a temperature above 100.4°F would still be considered a fever, even if you feel that your usual body temperature is lower than usual. Good luck.

Question 7

ast is higher at 16 and alt is lower at 9. is this cirrhosis? i have used the online asttoalt ratio and thats what it tells me?

Accepted Answer

: As advised earlier, these results are not diagnostic of anything.
Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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Husband on hospice was given 500mg tylenol every 8 hours to take for pain, drinks heavily and has cirrhosis. is that amount of tylenol safe for liver?

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I was prescribed percocet after surgery doctor knows i have cirrhosis why would he prescribe this if it's not safe for me to take?

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My husband has just been diagnosed with cirrhosis. we have our first appointment with gi doctor in couple weeks. is it safe for him to drink cranberry?

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13 years ago i was diagnosed with cirrhosis. before then, my whole life, my body temperature was 98.6. since then its 96.7. why is this? and if i feel bad and check my temperature, would a temperature of lets say, 97.5 mean i have a fever?

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Ast is higher at 16 and alt is lower at 9. is this cirrhosis? i have used the online asttoalt ratio and thats what it tells me?

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How do you define cirrhosis?

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Can somebody survive cirrhosis?

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What are the symptoms of cirrhosis in a man?

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