Dear doctor I m a four year old alcho liver cirrhotic patient aged 42 years.. ascites controlled by aldactone 100 lasix 40 od.encephalopathy controlled by rifaximine 400 bid..portal HT controlled by ciplar 20 bid alongwith other nutrients. I am diabetic on insulin without talets...Doctor suggested Liver Tx..not very essential but good option for superior quality of life..I am quite confused about the survival after transplant.Can u plse suggest..Can I be cured only with a transplant...or any other alternative medicines..?
Hi, hello you're suffering from liver cirrhosis with portal hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy, what doctor has prescribed medicines is for symptomatic relief the final option is liver transplantation. Transplantion carries a risk of rejection, but we have wonderful Chat Doctor. U can go for transplantation. Wish you a good health.