High bilirubin with chirosis

[Susp]

Hi writing again for a bit of advise my x partner has just been admitted back to hospital with the same issue as about 6 weeks ago very high rising bilirubin levels, he will never stop drinking but how many more times can he get addmitted before they tell him this is the end sound bad to say but we no it must be close but just how close no one gives answers he has chirosis HE newly diagnosed diabetes his bilirubin up to around 650 varacies which have been banded previously after a massive bleed which lead to him being on life support just over 12 months ago any answers or anyone been though this would be really good to hear as am confused, thanks for reading x

[AyrshireK]

No one will be able to give an answer to the 'how long?' question. Even medics won't be able to put any definite timescale on things but continuing to drink whilst his liver is decompensated in the way it is will almost inevitably lead to complete liver failure followed by multiple organ failure and it isn't going to be a pleasant end. His liver is gradually packing up and it probably is just a matter of time - sorry to say.

Look after yourself in all this.

Katie x

[Susp in reply to AyrshireK]

Thanks for ur reply an don’t be sorry I no it’s not going to be nice he also does but he just don’t want to quit or change, he has never been told his liver is deconpensated I just no this sort of stuff from this site and also others about online, he has been said that his liver is failing but then they let him home saying it is coping ok personally I think they just make him comfortable as they no spending time and money on him is a waste to the health service just a hard thing to figure out x