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Liver Cirrhosis - My husband was diagnosed with Alcoholic Cirrhosis of the liver in July 2013. He?
... immediately quit drinking. He went down hill very quickly. The worst being May of 2014, when he ended up in ICU with HE. He was given the drug rifaximin. Since that time, it has been nothing short of a miracle. Still not drinking since his initial diagnosis, which I know has been key, but he... read more
What does medical abbreviation "hx of EtOh abuse" mean?
My Son might have this Problem, Related to hx of EtOH abuse. What is That ??
Alcoholic Cirrhosis - My dad is in stage 4 cirrhosis. Need advice on what to do?
My dad is in stage 4 cirrhosis. He has always been a drinker. He has always enjoyed the social side of alcohol and always stated that if he stopped drinking, his life would be over. Up until 5 years ago, he was able to keep himself fairly under control. In 2014, I lost my mom (they had been... read more
Life expecency after TIPS surgery ?
My 49 year old son has alcoholic cirrhosis of liver and is still drinking vodka . He feels terrible and is very confused but will not go to hospital . I know all about ammonia levels and all that .Since 2014 he has been in and out of hospitals almost every 6 weeks, TIPS saved his life but I think... read more
Is my husband dying from cirrhosis?
My husband was diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis almost a year ago. He has continued drinking. Cirrhosis was discovered during gall bladder removal. He hasn’t went to the doctors to follow up after he was diagnosed. I have begged and pleaded as well as others. He has lost at least 40lbs,... read more
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