Question 1

stage 4 cancer that has mets to brain, lungs, adrenal gland and now liver, cause bowels to shut down? if so what are the signs that it is happening?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Could result from pain medications -opiods .Bowl obstruction could result from bulky tumors in the GI tract or compressing the bowl. Usual symptoms include abdominal pain, distension, emesis, constipation and watery stool leakage.

Question 2

cirrhosis. of liver complete body shut down.  my brother is 64. plug being pulled today . how long. my twin. hste to lode him?

Accepted Answer

Can you clarify?: The question didn't make it through clearly. Just because your brother died of cirrhosis doens't mean that you have it, let alone that you'll die of it. If this is an obsessive thought caused by the illness you've mentioned, then please get on some appropriate medication -- i don't see any listed. Life's hard enough without having terrible thoughts like this. Be kind to yourself.

Question 3

since my friend took benadryl (diphenhydramine) and mucinex i just want to make sure she isn't going to have a hear attack or her liver shut down. it wasn't a suicide.

Accepted Answer

Combinations: If each medication was taken according to the directions, there  are no drug interactions expected.

Question 4

liver enzymes went down after quit drinking. if i have a few drinks on my vacation are there signs i should look for to let me know it's not processing?

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Not really: Generally speaking there are no signs of elevated liver enzymes until you reach a state of severe disease. At this time you may experience some abdominal discomfort and yellowing of the skin. However, if you have had elevated liver enzymes from drinking alcohol, you should avoid further consumption.

Question 5

most of my eyes are white, but when i pull my lid down it has a light yellow tinge, i seem to have always had it, is it always a sign of liver damage?

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Most likely normal: Some yellow tinge to eyes especially in areas covered by the lids can be normal.  Liver damage typically causes the entire white of the eye appear yellowish in color.  I would recommend seeing your regular doctor for some lab work just to be sure.

Question 6

most of my eyes are white, but when i pull my eyelid down its slightly yellow, it seems to always have had this tinge, im wondering, is it always a sign of liver damage?

Accepted Answer

No: If the entire white of your eye is yellow it may indicate jaundice which can be symptomatic of liver disease.  The eye socket has numerous projections of orbital fat which protects the eye from hitting the bone when you move your head rapidly.  This fat is yellowl.

Question 7

large abdomen in utero sign of down syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Thick umbilical cord or short thigh length with positive quad screening is often noted in fetus with down syndrome.

Question 8

in what order does organ failure occur after the liver shuts down?

Accepted Answer

No Specific Order ..: There is generally no specific order.  Once the liver begins to fail, large dilated veins in the esophagus can develop.  In addition, fluid can begin to accumulate in the abdomen.   As the liver function fails, patients can develop confusion (hepatic encephalopathy), low blood proteins, and worse clotting.

Question 9

what does it mean if your liver is shutting down, and your cbc tests are low?

Accepted Answer

Not enough informati: We can not answer with this information.What do you mean that the liver is shutting down and what is low in cbc.

Question 10

need symptoms of liver failure and i need too the symptoms for liver shutting down?

Accepted Answer

Both the same: Increased confusion, swelling of the body, bleeding/bruising, weight loss. Very serious things!

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Stage 4 cancer that has mets to brain, lungs, adrenal gland and now liver, cause bowels to shut down? if so what are the signs that it is happening?

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Cirrhosis. of liver complete body shut down. my brother is 64. plug being pulled today . how long. my twin. hste to lode him?

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Since my friend took benadryl (diphenhydramine) and mucinex i just want to make sure she isn't going to have a hear attack or her liver shut down. it wasn't a suicide.

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Liver enzymes went down after quit drinking. if i have a few drinks on my vacation are there signs i should look for to let me know it's not processing?

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Most of my eyes are white, but when i pull my lid down it has a light yellow tinge, i seem to have always had it, is it always a sign of liver damage?

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Most of my eyes are white, but when i pull my eyelid down its slightly yellow, it seems to always have had this tinge, im wondering, is it always a sign of liver damage?

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Large abdomen in utero sign of down syndrome?

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In what order does organ failure occur after the liver shuts down?

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What does it mean if your liver is shutting down, and your cbc tests are low?

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Need symptoms of liver failure and i need too the symptoms for liver shutting down?

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