Cirrhosis

[Sanderz]

I'd agree with you Abe, but he's had jaundice for at least six months. I told him repeatedly to go to the hospital, but he only did once severe ascites (fluid in the abdominal cavity) occurred. Before the hospital visit, he tried "rejuvenating" his liver with some holistic cleanser bullshit, but he spent 2-3 weeks of barely eating anything and lost most of his muscles in the process. The liver processes nutrients especially protein, so it'll be hard for him to recover. Fortunately, hepatic encephalopathy hasn't occured yet, but who knows how long his liver will last in that regard. My parents are having trouble getting appointments with liver specialists; they have one in March.

Maybe Meeks could chime in, but I doubt he visits the forums anymore.