hydrocephalus and portal vein hypertension

[Jannamaria]

Hi my fiance has been diagnosed with portal vein hypertension .he has got hydrocephalus and he has got a shunt. In 2022 he had jaundice and splenomegaly. Got his spleen removed. He has gall stones which makes his condition even worse. After splenectomy he hadn't faced any health issues. It's been a year after the surgery. Nowadays he is not getting enough sleep. Can somebody help me with tackling this lack of sleep. Also please advice me on the diet plan.and how to make him back to a healthy life

[BritishLiverTrust12 Moderator British Liver Trust]

Hi Jannamaria,

You may find it helpful to look at the information on our website.

For example, here is the link to our page regarding sleep management and liver disease:

britishlivertrust.org.uk/sl...

With regards to diet, eating a good, balanced diet is essential to maintain strength and a healthy weight. Here is the link to information on Diet and Liver Disease on our website:

britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

If your partner has already been given dietary advice they should not make changes without first talking to the consultant or dietitian. If you haven’t seen a dietitian, or you have specific questions about your diet, you may be able to ask your doctor to refer you.

Best wishes,

British Liver Trust