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mare1972 vancouveer, CA

Hello I am a parent of a teenager with type 1 diabetes and compensated cirrhosis of the liver. My... More

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I'm a 60 year old mother & grandma that was really never sick until 2005, just 3 months... More

sharonlm Strongsville, Ohio

Mom of 2 girls 16/24 Wife of 26 yrs G-Ma of 1 girl. As a BabyBoomer I have been HCV... More

hayjeannie Coggon, Iowa

I was DX with PBC , primary biliary cirrhosis in 2006 stage 2. fatigue is the first... More

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What I need to know about Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

What is cirrhosis of the liver? Cirrhosis refers to scarring of the liver. Scar tissue forms... that your liver cannot work properly. To live, you need a liver that works. Cirrhosis can be life...

Signs & Symptoms of Cirrhosis by Well Med Here is a list of some of the common signs and symptoms of Cirrhosis: Ankle swelling Ascites... Weakness Weight loss Of course, these are just some of the common symptoms of Cirrhosis...

Primary Biliary Cirrhosis by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

Primary biliary cirrhosis is a disease that slowly destroys the liver’s bile ducts. Bile.... When the ducts are damaged, bile builds up in the liver and damages liver tissue. Biliary cirrhosis can develop...

Cleanse and Maintenance Program for Cirrhosis by Ben L. Naturopathic Doctor

Cirrhosis Does your cleanse and maintenance applies to persons with stage 4 cirrhosis? Answer: Hi there - The Cleanse and Maintenance program may help with Stage 4 Cirrhosis; however, it is not...

Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

to help absorb fats and fat-soluble vitamins. You cannot live without a functioning liver. In cirrhosis... and preventing it from working as it should. Cirrhosis is the twelfth leading cause of death by disease, killing...

Drugs for Cirrhosis by Med Team Here is a list of drugs and medications that are commonly prescribed to treat Cirrhosis... that are often used to treat Cirrhosis.If you're interested in finding more information, tips, news and videos about Cirrhosis

Treatments for Cirrhosis by Be Well Here is a list of treatments and procedures that are commonly used to treat Cirrhosis: Avoid... These are just some of the treatments and procedures that are used to treat Cirrhosis. You can connect with experts and other people...

Cirrhosis of the Liver by Dr. Anshu Gupta Patient Expert

, and the production of bile acids, bile salts, and substances important for blood coagulation. Cirrhosis of the liver... is the most potent cause of cirrhosis of the liver. It has been estimated that one out of 12 chronic alcoholics...

Tests & Diagnostics for Cirrhosis by Get Healthy Here is a list of some of the common tests and diagnostics for Cirrhosis: Biopsy CAT scan... and diagnostics for Cirrhosis. You can connect with experts and other people who have Cirrhosisin the Wellsphere...

When bleeding starts with Cirrhosis of the liver how long do you live?

A study in Denmark shows after 1 year 49% of patients with variceal bleeding died. After 5 years, 80% of patients who had variceal bleeding as complications died.

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cirrosis
symptoms of cirrossis Barbara McGovern, M.D. cirrosis There may be no symptoms of cirrhosis. It can be silent.Many do have fatigue.When the liver decompensates, there can be other problems like swelling of the abdomen and confusion.You should discuss further with your doctor. crap

tx of cirrhosis
How is extremely high bilirubin levels treated with cirrhosis? Barbara McGovern, M.D. tx of cirrhosis A very high bilirubin can mean various things so it is best to discuss this one with your physician. It can mean a blockage of bile or can be related to liver dysfunction...crap

hep c
my husband was recently diagnosised with cirrhosis of liver w/enlarged spleen and two lesions...? Michael Fried, M.D. hep c Cirrhosis means scarring of the liver and hepatitis C is one of many chronic liver diseases that can lead to cirrhosis. Patients with HCV cirrhosis are at risk for cancer...crap

Guide to Hepatitis C for People Living With HIV
Managing Cirrhosis A damaged liver can still function, but people who have developed cirrhosis... cirrhosis should be screened for liver cancer and monitored regularly for decreasing liver function... of cirrhosis. Cutting down on salt and eating many small light meals per day, with protein from vegetables...crap

fibrosis/cirrhosis
Please could you tell me what the differance is from fibrosis to cirrhosis, thanks Barbara McGovern, M.D. fibrosis/cirrhosis Fibrosis means scarring. When the scarring becomes severe, we use the term cirrhosis. It connotates a certain pattern of scarring that leads to decreased liver function.crap

re: liver cirrhosis and fatigue
hello dr, i read your recent article on liver cirrhosis and fatigue, and wanted to tell you that i have had an experience that may be worth looking at on this...i'm st4, decompensated cirrhosis.. i'm also a scuba diver...'ve done informal surveys on several hcv and scuba message bds, and well over half of those w/ hcv and cirrhosis...crap

Hep C
What are the treatments available with decompensated liver cirrhosis? How to slow down the progress of the disease? Barbara McGovern, M.D. Hep C For decompensated liver disease, I would highly suggest that you should be seen at a tertiary care center with a liver transplant program...crap

Please Help: Cirrhosis and Hep B
Hi Dr.Dieterich,I have a few questions regarding my diagnosis for Cirrhosis. When I first found out I have cirrhosis in July of this year we thought it was from Hep B but later a couple of doctors said they thought....Sincerely,MG Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D. Please Help: Cirrhosis and Hep B This is a tough one. It sounds...crap

HEPABIG VACCINE
My husband was diagnose as having liver cirrhosis thru a dynamic liver scan and that there were no focal masses noted and other nearby organs were noted to be normal. He is HBsAg positive which could be the possible cause of cirrhosis. What would be the possible management in his case. Would it help if HEPABIG...crap

Elevated Liver Enzymes
My relative has been diagnosed by Liver Cirrhosis recently. He is recovering from it since his PT/PTT and albumin factors are normal now. But the AST is 700 and ALT is 295 and GGT is high as well. The doctor... what the cause of the liver cirrhosis is. This condition could be the result of many things including hepatitis...crap