Question 1

why can't you eat or drink grapefruit when taking antirejection medication after a liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

Lowers Drug Levels: Grapefruit causes special enzymes in the liver to become more active. These enzymes can cause accelerated breakdown of some of the medicines used to prevent rejection. If the drug levels drop unexpectedly, you could have a rejection episode and risk losing your transplant.

Question 2

should liver transplant patients eat unfiltered food or drink.  i.e.. honey, apple cider vinegar?

Accepted Answer

Infection Risk: Due to the need for immunosuppression, transplant recipients are at increased risk of foodborne infections. Though bacteria cannot survive in honey, yeast can, so a transplant recipient should only consume honey from a trusted source with no particulate matter in it. Apple cider vinegar could also be contaminated with bacteria or yeast and may interact with other medications.

Question 3

help! i cant seem to achieve a complete vowel movement. only watery stools pass.  i have cuc & had a liver transplant 8 yrs. ago. myralax helps?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Sounds like overflow diarrhea. Constipation is common and source of many abdominal symptoms. A bowel regimen to achieve 2 soft bowel movements daily (water, juices up to 1.5 liters daily, fiber tablets, laxatives, stool softeners, probiotics) and walking are non-prescription tools you use to reach goal. If you have fever, vomiting, localized pain lasting over 40 minutes get evaluated.

Question 4

can i get free liver transplant ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: You live in a country with a socialized medical system, hence you might. The workings of your system might allow that, assuming you are a candidate. You really need to ask this of your primary md.

Question 5

how does  liver transplantation work?

Accepted Answer

Long answer!: And far too lengthy for this space.  Check out this website

http://digestive.Niddk.Nih.Gov/ddiseases/pubs/livertransplant_ez/#1

for all the details.

Question 6

can i travel after a liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is important to always take an adequate supply of medications with you.  You should not travel to 3rd world countries or be exposed to poor sanitary conditions as your anti-rejections medications make you susceptable to infection.

Question 7

how can  a liver transplant list work?

Accepted Answer

State and federal: There is generally a state organisation for each region, and a federal  organisation. You can look up more detailed and accurate information at:   http://www.Unos.Org/

Question 8

how long will a liver transplant last?

Accepted Answer

10 years: A transplanted liver usually has an average life expectancy of 10 years.

Question 9

can you tell me about liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

Usually in cirrhosis: When the patient has severe cirrhosis and liver function is being lost if a compatible liver is available the end results are not bad considering need for immune suppression.  When hep b and c induce malignant growths in the liver, it is best to  with  microwave ablation of tumor.  If liver transplant done there is a possibility of recurrence from immunosuppressiont.

Question 10

how long can live after liver transplant?

Accepted Answer

Liver transplant: There is no exact model to predict survival rates; however, there is a 58% chance of surviving 15 years. Failure of the new liver occurs in 10% to 15% of all cases. These percentages are contributed to by many complications such as early graft failure due to preexisting disease of the donated organ. Others include technical flaws during surgery. Hope my answer is of help.

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