I was taking alcohol occasionally for last 10 years. But it became regular since 2010.
Then, from April 2013 the quantity became 180ml to 540ml daily with no choice of brand.
But after diagnosis, I stopped drink totally. All my tests became normal in Aug 2014 reports. But for last 15 days I started to take 1 or 2 canes of beer with 8% alcohol. Can it make my position of liver worse? Will the cirrhosis will continue to damage the unaffected liver tissues further?
What will be the mortality period?
I was diagnosed with Cirrhosis of Liver in Dec 13 excess alcohol consumption. Can I take beer?
Question posted by himansujee on 14 Sep 2014
Last updated on 24 July 2022 by Eva DeLaMora
8 Answers
Eva DeLaMora
24 July 2022
No alcohol whatsoever if you have cirrhosis of the liver you might as well stop now
Total Failure
18 May 2015
Every doctor will tell you NO. The fact that your tests show up better and some of them even "normal" does not mean you got cured and you can start all over again. It only means that what is left of your liver is still (for now) up to the task of (barely) keeping you alive. But it will never be restored, and what's left of it can only get weaker, until it can no more. Then all the rest of the organs will collapse. If you are lucky, plus never drink any alcohol again, the process will be slower. If you drink, any, you will die faster.
I'm no doctor, but let me put it this way: if a healthy liver works most of the time at x% of it's capacity and works harder only when you are ill with something or making intense effort, and you have x% of your liver left, and the rest 100-x% is inert scar tissue, everything seems normal. But once you kill one more percent of your liver, every other organ will suffer.. and the liver will at it's turn suffer more and work even less and hurt the rest of the organs more, and so on and on. And you are in the death spiral. It's called "decompensation". You are right now on the brink, because you barely got your blood tests to seem normal. You don't want to take any tenth of a step further. Don't forget every organ decreases function with age. Keep everything you got with your claws and teeth, you will need every little piece that is still left to you.
Get full advice about dieting and anything else you can do to slow down the progression. You not only will need never to drink any drop of alcohol, but you will need to constantly occupy yourself with your liver, and monitor other organs that may be affected too, diet and always keep informed. Or else you won't have a chance and will die from it sooner or later.
I am waiting for my diagnosis, but it looks I will be less lucky than you are. I have visible and feel-able symptoms.
Many people find out they have cirrhosis when it's far too late and they are dying fast and there is no cure.
Do not count on a liver transplant. There is a high risk of failure, dying on the operating table, and in many cases doctors will even refuse to operate, depending on your condition. If they think it's too risky or not enough useful to you, they will refuse. And even if you are otherwise healthy and they accept, you will have to pay huge sums of money, even with "social security" you always have to pay something, that you may not have, and wait indefinitely for a suitable liver.
So it may be said that you are still lucky so far. DON'T SPOIL IT. You done the deed, drank too much, the least you have to pay now is what I said before, and for the rest of your life. Drink more and neglect yourself, and the penalties will increase up to the ultimate.
Check the symptoms, it's a very ugly death. Both to you and to others.
bailey28
11 Dec 2014
I know you received your answer, but as a mother of a son who died of cirrhosis of the liver a year ago I am telling you that you have no choice if you want to live to abstain from alcohol totally. My son was only 26 he stopped drinking a year, and his liver enzymes were getting better, but than he decided to drink only wine at dinner. Needless to say that was a very big mistake he is not here today, and his death has been very painful to me I will never be the same. Not only am I different barely can get through the day, but the rest of the family is effected by my pain. So please take into considerate of those who love you, and will mourn you their lives will never be the same! Best wishes.
Delila
11 Dec 2014
Hi bailey, i'm so so sorry for your loss! Thank you for adding your answer which has come from personal experience, it is a very valuable addition to this feed and i'm sure it will strike a chord with many members
bailey28
11 Dec 2014
Thank you Delia, Yes my answer did come from experience, and that is exactly why I posted this message in hopes of perhaps getting through to save someone. I do not wish the feelings of pain I have on anyone. From my understanding from the few people who saw my son at the end he was suffering. I will never forget what my son looked like at the funeral home nothing like the handsome young man with a larger than life personality. My son's skin was very yellow, and he was skin & bones he looked like he lost 100 lbs he looked like he weighed only 70 lbs. I may no longer be able to help my son, but I certainly hope I can reach someone elses heart.
Delila
12 Dec 2014
It is very kind & compassionate of you to do so. I wish i could take away your pain. I lost a close friend earlier this year due to complications with alcoholism & diabetes. I was devastated, i can only imagine how hard losing your son has been for you. Continue to reach out to other people who can identify with your experiences...
hayz-32
28 Oct 2014
It has not even been 24 hours that I have been home from the emergency room where my cousin and life long friend died yesterday at 37. I am devastated and so is my family and her 9 year old daughter who witnessed her mother throw up blood fall down throw up blood again then from the throwing up her esophagus tore her eyes rolled back in her head and she literally was gurgling for help, then went unconscious. She was revived 3 times after her heart stopped and on the 4th time they worked on her for 15 minutes and could not bring her back. Tomorrow evening we will have a family viewing. This may sound harsh but a mother lost her daughter, a daughter lost her mother and we have all lost a sister and a friend. She started drinking less than a few years ago, so please don't think this can't happen to you or anyone else so fast. We just had dinner with her last week, not knowing it would be my last. I wish she could see the pain she has left her daughter with, because this truely is a selfish act that has broken a 9 year old girls heart.
Delila
28 Oct 2014
HI, i am so sorry to hear your very sad news. You must all be devastated. I can't even imagine how her 9 year old daughter must be feeling. I also lost a very close friend earlier this year. She was also an alcoholic & had diabetes. She died because of drinking & complications with her diabetes put her in to a coma and she wasn't found in time to save her. This is a lethal disease that a lot of people don't take seriously enough. My love and best wishes to you, your family & friends
endlessPred
15 Sep 2014
Cirrhosis of the liver basically means the liver is starting to die. It no longer worlds right. The liver tries to Regrowing new tissue. The liver gets larger and larger and more no more dies. Since your tests were getting back to normal the liver was healing. As soon as you started drinking it started dieting again.
Eat very healthy foods. Lots of fruits and vegetables. Let your doctor know you want to keep healing and you stopped drinking again. I hope you have done so in time. Get a dietician from the doctor and learn how to eat right. Be very careful to not eat lots of sugars. You need only healthy foods. Keep all doctor appointments and do exactly as they tell you so you heal. This is your chance. I hope you take it. Those who love you will be glad you did.
Stephen Treloar
14 Sep 2014
If you continue to drink you could be dead in 3-5 years. I doubt you will make it much longer than that. Give your liver every chance it's got.
himansujee
14 Sep 2014
Thanks for your correct suggestion. I stopped drinking from today. Please advise me what type of food will boost up my liver capacity?
Stephen Treloar
15 Sep 2014
Vitamins: Thiamine(B1), Folate/Folic acid, B group, a Multi, Vitamin D, Vitamin E. Zinc and diet - Green veg, 1 to 1.5 gm protein per kilo of body weight, low fat and refined sugar.
Good luck
Delila
14 Sep 2014
Simple answer, no. You will just be contributing towards further deterioration and illness. It's not worth it. You will get to the stage where your liver will no longer be able to repair itself. You need to seek help around your cravings. Do you see/have you engaged in the past, with a drugs & alcohol service?
kaismama
14 Sep 2014
Did the dr tell you it was ok? I'm sure he didn't. You have cirrhosis. Haven't you learned your lesson with alcohol? I've seen 45 yr olds die from cirrhosis, it ain't a pretty site. You look like a 3 day old bruise all over and you bleed from every orifice of your body. I hope I scared you, it was my intention. No you can't have a beer.
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