Question 1

i had a liver transplant almost 3 years ago ended up with a diastasis recti now very painfull what can be done?

Accepted Answer

Symptom control: First and foremost would be a surgical evaluation for possible repair if possible/feasible, pain control with OTC/ prescribed pain meds, using elastic brace/binder as tolerated, laxatives to avoid constipation, avoiding heavy lifting/ straining.

Question 2

my son has budd chiari he got it when he was 1yrs old he is now 6yrs old has a liver transplant about 3 yrs ago and it has help he stil has budd chiar?

Accepted Answer

NO : Budd chiari syndrome is due to hepatic vein thrombosis  (obstruction) , most likely cause in him is due to congenital webs.  Now he no longer has it after transplantation.

Question 3

i'm 22 months out liver transplant due to "cryptogenic cirrhosis" now have stage 3 fibrosis with bridging. no hepc.  lupus. progression/prognosis?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with doc: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

Question 4

ive had severe pain in my right abdomen for more the 10 hours now sharp pain when lifting rt leg even just a little and lower back pain had a liver transplant at 11 months old ?

Accepted Answer

Get to the Hospital: If you have such severe pain you need to see a doctor immediately. if you do not have a doctor go to an Emergency Room of any hospital where you can get in. This pain can be caused by more than one serious conditions in your abdomen which may or may not be liver related. it is urgent to see a physician today.

Question 5

i have severe cirrohsis of the liver, will i get better or will i need a liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

Don'tknow you	: Severe cirrhosis of the liver, from whatever cause, e.g. Alcohol, infection, drug effects, autoimmune, fatty change, etc. Is pretty much not reversible ( not very reversible). Scarring of the liver is mostly a one way street. Can have " compensated" cirrhosis for years. Severe cirrhosis is a serious disease, should see specialist, get on a transplant list. No alcohol, minimal meds if possible..

Question 6

what percentage of people who contract hep c need a liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

: The percentage is getting smaller and smaller because now 95% of people with hepatitis C can be treated effectively with medication. As soon as someone knows they are hepatitis C positive they should be treated with medication for a cure to their hepatitis.

Question 7

if a person has bilary atreasia will they possibly need a liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Biliary atrecia , non formation of extra hepatic bile ducts, in type i &ii common&c hepatic duct are intact , type iii  right and left hepatic ducts are involved , most of the time kasai's procedure  is enough                                ( portoenterostomy) & not liver transplantat in a different condtion intrahepatic biliary hypoplasia, where intrahepatic biliary ducts are not formed, will need.

Question 8

how much drinking would it take to get cirrhosis and need a liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

Depends...: Upon a number of factors including one's individual metabolism of the ethanol, how much binging is done, and whether other causes of liver disease are present such as chronic hepatitis c.

Question 9

will i need a liver transplant if my hepb has caused cirrosis even if i take the drug tenofivor.?

Accepted Answer

Depends on function: Liver transplant is only performed when it is clear that leaving the diseased liver in place is more likely to lead to death, than replacing it. Indications that txp is needed include a meld score of 15 or higher, poor synthetic function (inr is high, Albumin is low), ascites (fluid in the abdomen), encephalopathy, bleeding varices, jaundice, deteriorating renal function, infections.

Question 10

what can cause  a person to need a liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Liver transplant is meant for replacing the liver which is damaged from one of many probable causes; it could be from excessive alcohol intake or disease processes on which you may not have control.

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I had a liver transplant almost 3 years ago ended up with a diastasis recti now very painfull what can be done?

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My son has budd chiari he got it when he was 1yrs old he is now 6yrs old has a liver transplant about 3 yrs ago and it has help he stil has budd chiar?

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I'm 22 months out liver transplant due to "cryptogenic cirrhosis" now have stage 3 fibrosis with bridging. no hepc. lupus. progression/prognosis?

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Ive had severe pain in my right abdomen for more the 10 hours now sharp pain when lifting rt leg even just a little and lower back pain had a liver transplant at 11 months old ?

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I have severe cirrohsis of the liver, will i get better or will i need a liver transplant?

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What percentage of people who contract hep c need a liver transplant?

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If a person has bilary atreasia will they possibly need a liver transplant?

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How much drinking would it take to get cirrhosis and need a liver transplant?

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Will i need a liver transplant if my hepb has caused cirrosis even if i take the drug tenofivor.?

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What can cause a person to need a liver transplant?

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