Liver Transplant Recipient Who Still Consumes Alcohol on Daily Basis?
Question by Justin: Liver transplant recipient who still consumes alcohol on daily basis?
Unfortunately in 2008 my mother had to receive a liver transplant from heavy prescription pill and alcohol use, she was 38 then. She has continued to abuse alcohol now mainly and she is 43 today. How long will her liver hold up before failing again? Her physical appearance has changed especially bloating in her abdomen area which makes her look fat now but no sign of jaundice so far. She is a chronic alcohol user who stays inside most of her days. Useful answers are appreciated.
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Answer by Mooshi
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Answer by Jayjay
I’m sorry to hear about your mother, my father (along with most of his family) was an alcoholic too and unfortunately never even admitted to having his problem so lost everything, including his life – his liver failed, and the NHS wouldn’t give him a transplant given his alcohol dependency.
How long until her liver fails…impossible to say, it depends on her health and alcohol abuse, if her appearance has changed chances are her abuse is high so she will potentially see problems sooner rather than later – not just a risk of liver failure, but also heart attack, stroke, cancer, etc.
Obviously all you can do is support her and help her take care of her health the best you can, if she acknowledges her addiction there is a chance she can get help and stop any further damage (although depending on level of abuse she may have no choice but to continue drinking as stopping can be just as fatal as continuing)…but with alcoholism the liver can fail suddenly, her next drink may well be her last.
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