Cirrhosis of the Liver???Will my dad die?

I can answer your question because I had liver failure and a transplant. Your father has cirrhosis from his alcoholism. That is when healthy tissue is replaced with scar tissue in the liver and it can no longer function very well. Even though others will tell you the liver can regenerate, this is not the case when it comes to cirrhosis. Scarring is permanent in the liver and does not go away. The damage has been done from many years of alcohol abuse.

Everything you told me tells me that your father is in end stage liver disease. His condition is serious and he will not get better unless he receives a transplant. When the liver is beyond repair, that is when a person needs a transplant. The problem with your father is that he is an active alcoholic. There might also be some other medical reasons he could not qualify, but that is the first thing they look at for a candidate.

It's very difficult for an alcoholic to receive a transplant, but there are many success stories out there. The patient has to be committed to changing their lifestyle and never drink alcohol again for the rest of their life. Transplant centers require at least 6 months of proven sobriety before they will even begin to consider an alcoholic for a transplant. The problem that happens with many alcoholics is that they don't have 6 months left to live with their disease. They let it go too far and ignore it until they are near death before seeking help.

I don't know how your father feels about his disease and his alcoholism, but if he is serious about staying alive, he could go to a transplant center and at the very least talk to them. They will tell him what his options are for getting help and possibly getting a transplant if he has enough time left. If he is still drinking after all this, then I would say there is not much hope for him getting well. He has all the typical signs of end stage cirrhosis.

It's also extra difficult for an alcoholic to get a transplant because they not only have to deal with the cirrhosis, but they also have to deal with their addiction to alcohol. But as I said, there are many success stories. The husband of a family friend of mine just recently got his transplant and he was an alcoholic for at least 20 years+. When he found out he destroyed his liver, he went to the transplant center, did everything he was supposed to do including rehab for 6 months and submitting to random drug/alcohol testing prior to his transplant. After the 6 months, he got listed and just recently received his transplant. I hear he is doing very well now. I don't know whether or not your father could be one of these success stories, but I want you to know that it might be an option for your father if he is willing.

I had cirrhosis too but mine was from an autoimmune disease. No matter what the reason for having cirrhosis, it pretty much acts the same for everyone.

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Cirrhosis of the Liver???Will my dad die?

My dad has been a raging alcoholic for 20+ years. Hard liquor from the time he wakes up until the time he goes to bed. It's his life.

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Unfortunately many people have alcoholism. Sounds like your father is going through withdrawal symptoms. He needs to be on a CIWA protocol to help with the alcoholism. As for the liver issue, the liver can regenerate up to a certain extent. Sounds like your father may be a candidate for hospice, where he can get pallative care and treatment for his pain. You really need to ask the doctors how long he has left, so you can start to prepare. Sounds like his chances are grim. Try your best to tell him how much you love him, and he is suffering don't be selfish, look at what is best for your father. He has pneumonia, dementia, fluid retention, chronic pain. Talk to his doctors to find out what exactly are his chances (prognosis). They will give you an honest answer.

I would ask the doctors for a honest prognosis.

sorry I could not e much help.

Take care

There is always hope.