he was an alcholic. this is the second time he is having jaundice. i want him back to real life. the docs said his liver had gona it has effected his oragans and now the brain. he is right nw in coma.
is there atleast a tiny minute chance of survival. i am ready to take him anywhere but i want him back.. please reply Jaundice is a symptom of liver damage. Sadly the state your uncle is at he will probably not survive. If this were his first case of liver insult he could have changed his bad habits and survived. The liver is very resilient , but long term alcohol or drug abuse can prevent it from recovering. I'm sorry this wasn't the answer you wanted.
Please try and use this lesson from your uncle to better your life. Bless you. you better start praying for him=he is not going to get better now Symptoms
In jaundice, the skin and whites of the eyes appear yellow. Urine is often dark because excess bilirubin is excreted through the kidneys. People may have itching, light-colored stools, or other symptoms, depending on the cause of jaundice. For example, acute inflammation of the liver (acute hepatitis) may cause loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Blockage of bile may result in abdominal pain and fever.
Diagnosis and Treatment
A doctor uses laboratory tests and imaging studies to determine the cause of the jaundice. If the problem is a disease of the liver, such as acute viral hepatitis, the jaundice usually disappears gradually as the condition of the liver improves. If the problem is blockage of a bile duct, surgery or surgical endoscopy (using a flexible viewing tube with surgical instruments attached (see Symptoms and Diagnosis of Digestive Disorders: Endoscopy) is usually performed as soon as possible to reopen the affected bile duct. Itching caused by jaundice can be treated with cholestyramineSome Trade Names
QUESTRAN
taken by mouth. Usually, the itching gradually disappears as the liver's condition improves.
Liver failure can result from any type of liver disorder, including viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver damage from alcohol or drugs such as acetaminophenSome Trade Names
TYLENOL
. A large portion of the liver must be damaged before liver failure occurs. Liver failure may develop rapidly over days or weeks (acute) or gradually over months or years (chronic).
Many effects occur because the liver
Many effects occur because the liver malfunctions:
The liver can no longer adequately process bilirubin (a waste product formed when old red blood cells are broken down) to be excreted. The result is jaundice.
The liver can no longer synthesize enough of the proteins that help blood clot. The result is a tendency to bruise and bleed (coagulopathy).
Portal hypertension often occurs. It can result in fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites), hepatic (liver) encephalopathy, or both.
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Symptoms and Diagnosis
A person with liver failure usually has jaundice, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy, and generally failing health. Other common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, nausea, and loss of appetite. In acute liver failure, a person may go from being healthy to near death within a few days. In chronic liver failure, the deterioration in health may be very gradual until a dramatic event, such as bleeding varices (large, tortuous veins), occurs. The person may tend to bruise and bleed easily. Bleeding that would be slight in other people (for example, bleeding from a small cut or a nosebleed) may not stop on its own and may even be difficult for doctors to control.
Doctors can usually diagnose liver failure based on symptoms and the results of a physical examination. Blood tests are done to evaluate liver function, which is usually severely impaired.
Prognosis and Treatment
Treatment depends on the cause and on the specific symptoms. The urgency of treatment depends on whether liver failure is acute or chronic, but the principles of treatment are the same. The person is usually placed on a restricted diet. Protein consumption is carefully controlled: Too much protein can cause brain dysfunction, and too little can cause weight loss. Salt (sodium) consumption is kept low to help prevent ascitic fluid from accumulating in the abdomen. Alcohol is completely avoided because it can worsen liver damage.
Ultimately, liver failure is fatal if it is not treated or if the liver disorder is progressive. Even after treatment, liver failure may be irreversible. Some people die of kidney failure (hepatorenal syndrome), because liver failure can eventually lead to kidney failure. Liver transplantation (see Transplantation: Liver Transplantation), if performed soon enough, can restore liver function, sometimes enabling people to live as long as they would have if they did not have a liver disorder. However, liver transplantation is suitable for only a small number of people with liver failure.
Last full review/revision August 2006 by Sidney Cohen, MD "Specific treatment for alcohol-induced liver disease will be determined by your physician based on:
-your age, overall health, and medical history
extent of the disease
-your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
-expectations for the course of the disease
-your opinion or preference
The goal of treatment is to restore some or all normal functioning to the liver. Treatment usually begins with abstinence from alcohol. The liver has great restorative power and is often able to repair some of the damage caused by alcohol. In most cases, the only damage it cannot reverse is scarring from cirrhosis."
Use this link to find more information:
http://www.umm.edu/liver/alcohol.htm
Unfortunately it sounds as if your uncle's body has suffered a lot of injury due to his damaged liver. I hope he makes a good recovery. Good luck. |
