Cirrhosis

[Gweans]

My husband has c grade cirrhosis and gets a lot if fluid drained every 3/4 weeks..he has been doing quite well but this last few days he hasn't eaten anything just a slice of toast..question is should I contact the gp.

[AyrshireK]

Is he not under the care of a dietician? Just a bit of toast is totally insufficient to keep hubby properly nourished and he will start fading. I would definitely contact GP or his liver specialist. Maybe they can prescribe him some protein/carb/complete nourishment supplements.

Katie

[Gweans in reply to AyrshireK]

He is under the care of a dietician and was given fortisips but he doesn't take them .he has no real appetite but up till a few days ago he managed to eat something most days.

[AyrshireK in reply to Gweans]

I know that the last couple of months prior to hubby having his transplant he couldn't eat any physical food at all BUT he was able to tolerate his 7 supplement drinks a day and that sustained him sufficiently.

Do you have any help from GP as regards palliative care as I know they've ruled out transplant. He doesn't sound like he is in a great way.

Have you seen the BLT page on Planning for the Future as it might provide some pointers. britishlivertrust.org.uk/in...

Thinking of you both.

Katie

[Gweans in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you Katie.ill contact the gp..hope your hubby is doing well.

[Roy1955]

If in doubt always get a Drs advice.