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How Long Can Person With Stage 4 Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Survive?

I am a 37 yr. old female who was diagnosed with stage 4 alcoholic cirrhosis a few months ago,I have had 2perientices and all the signs jonduce,pain in the abdominal area,tremors,weakness,tired all day and up all night. My dr wants me to go on the liver transplant list, I have been sober for 7 mos. but continue to fell worse. Realisticlly,what is my aprox. Time to live and is going through a transplant going to do any good at this point?
posted on Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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Good morning
I am sorry to hear about your ill health
I am afraid to mention that your average life span would be few years without liver transplant
Liver transplant would definitely cure your disease and increase your life span and is currently the treatment of choice for you
I would strongly recommend you to immediately visit a good transplant center in your country and see a hepatologist so that you will be put on the transplant list and absolutely stay away from alcohol

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Wish you a speedy recovery
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How Long Can Person With Stage 4 Alcoholic Liver Cirrhosis Survive?

Good morning I am sorry to hear about your ill health I am afraid to mention that your average life span would be few years without liver transplant Liver transplant would definitely cure your disease and increase your life span and is currently the treatment of choice for you I would strongly recommend you to immediately visit a good transplant center in your country and see a hepatologist so that you will be put on the transplant list and absolutely stay away from alcohol Hope this would answer your question Wish you a speedy recovery