What is the prognosis for cirrhosis of the liver?

My girlfriend is 47 yrs. old and was diagnosed with liver failure do to alcohol. Her kidneys are functioning, although the spleen and colon are still inflamed. She is very jaundice and a lot of fluid in her abdomin. She has been moved from the hospital because there is nothing more they can do for her and transported to a nursing home. After a stay there she is suppose to be moved to Glenbeige. Nothing I have read tells me what her prognosise is. Does anyone have an answer?

I am sorry to say that the prognosis appears to be poor-the jaundice and abdominal fluid is because her liver has failed-That is all the information i can give because I have not seen her or know the results of her tests.One thing is absolute -is that to stand any chance of improving at all -SHE MUST NOT DRINK-if she does?

if she will quit alcohol ,the prognosis might be fair but if not then its bad.jaundice ,swelling of the abdomen,vomiting of the blood,blood in stool and infection further decrease the survival.

Why is she in a nursing home? Is she in a coma? Or have other issues that prevent her functioning independently?

Have they tried to tap her abdomen to relieve the fluid build-up from ascites?
Have they started her on actigall to help clear the jaundice?

If she still has some liver function -- and stops drinking COMPLETELY -- the damage to her spleen and colon could reverse and she could live for awhile.

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