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Can cirrhosis be cured with a transplant?

Can cirrhosis be cured with a transplant?

Today, a liver transplant is the only available treatment for end-stage liver disease. While a transplant rids the body of cirrhosis and comes with an 85 percent survival rate after five years, the demand for livers is higher than the supply of available organs.

Do you still have cirrhosis after liver transplant?

Late complications of liver transplantation may progress to cirrhosis and late graft failure and have therefore become an area of increasing concern.

When do doctors consider a liver transplant for cirrhosis?

Liver transplantation is considered when the liver no longer functions adequately (liver failure). Two possible causes of liver failure are an acute (sudden) failure from infection or complications from certain medications.

Can your liver heal if you have cirrhosis?

There is no cure for cirrhosis, but removing the cause can slow the disease. If the damage is not too severe, the liver can heal itself over time.

How long is the liver transplant waiting list?

The average waiting time for a liver transplant is 145 days for adults and 72 days for children. However, your waiting time may be a lot shorter if you are on a high-priority waiting list.

What is the life expectancy of Stage 4 cirrhosis?

Alcoholic cirrhosis has the worst prognosis, when compared to primary biliary cirrhosis or cirrhosis induced by hepatitis. Cirrhosis life expectancy can be about 15 to 20 years if cirrhosis is detected during an early stage. If the disease is detected in second stage, life expectancy will be about 6 to 10 years.

What is the recovery process for liver transplant?

Recovery from the liver transplant is a long, difficult, and a slow process. It can take from three to six months for the patient to return to normal activities after the transplant procedure.

How do you donate a liver?

In the procedure, a healthy donor — usually a blood relative — undergoes an operation to remove a portion of his liver for the recipient. Part of a blood vessel in the leg is also removed to connect the donated liver portion to the recipient.

What is a good diet for cirrhosis?

The ideal cirrhosis diet is a heart-healthy diet — or one that is low in fats and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. It is also important that people with cirrhosis maintain a healthy weight.