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I have been told that i have liver failure after a paracetamol overdose how long will it take to kill me? i'm too embarrassed to ask my consultant
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Ask for MELD score: Knowing your meld score may address your concern as to how badly damaged your liver may be and how urgently you need further intervention (e.g. Expectation of recovery with conservative treatment or proceed to liver transplantation). Best wishes for your recovery.
Answered 1/6/2016
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Liver failure: If you are that i'll get over the embarrassment, you need your consultant.
Answered 1/6/2016
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