Decompensated cirrhosis and kidney failure

[Saduser1]

Mom (age 72) was diagnosed with decompensated cirrhosis with refractory ascites and HE.

Soon after creatinine jumped to 7 and her kidney failed.

Afterwards, she was on CAPD + rosavel, rifagut & weekly albumin. Also salt intake.

Survived 28 months and left us due to heart attack and infection. Doctor said there is nothing much that could be done as her internal body cells were dying as two critical organs have failed.

Was there any better possible outcome ?

Doctor refused transplant saying both kidney and liver transplant would be needed and odds of survival after operation was very low.

[AyrshireK]

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mum. Sadly if she was that seriously poorly at diagnosis there probably wasn't any other possible outcome. Multiple organ failure is very difficult to treat and at her age she would probably have been too frail for transplant especially that of two organs and even if she'd been put forward for t/p she probably didn't have the time left to have potentially waited for the right organs.

Remember her as she was in life, don't keep looking for alernative outcomes because doctors would have done all they could to give Mum the best chance only it wasn't to be.

Thoughts with you,

Katie

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Dear saduser1, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mum. If you are in the UK and want a chat with one of our nurses, our helpline is open Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm on 0800 652 7330.Take care.

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[Saduser1 in reply to Hidden]

I am in US. Can I still chat ?

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Hi saduser1, I'm so sorry but we are unable to speak to service users outwith the UK. This is due to legal reasons as our health systems are so different. I hope that other members of the forum will offer you support and guidance and again, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Best wishes,

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