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I have been diagnosed with stage 5 cirrhosis about a year ago an what are some of the side effects?
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Many: When the liver starts to fail, it cannot detoxify substances being taken into the body (or converted from such substances) and substances the body already makes. These "middle molecules, " like ammonia accumulate and can cause confusion. In addition, blood backs up into veins in the esophagus and can cause life-threatening bleeding. Fluid accumulates in legs and abdomen, and infections are common.
Answered 8/11/2020
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