Cirrhosis and frequent infections

Posted by parrot53 @parrot53, Sep 2 9:09am

Good Day,
Has anyone with cirrhosis noticed that you get sick more often? That it takes longer for the symptoms to subside? I have been battling with congestion and coughing several times this summer and it seems to be more serious and hangs on for much longer than it used to. I also have digestive issues that I think indicate a gut biome upset. I do take pantoprozole for reflux and I take probiotics to try and help keep things in balance. Although all is not well in my gut. I did have ulcers and I do have gastric varices which I also think add to the problem. I also take Carvedilol for portal hypertension. I am dealing with, perhaps IBS, and striving to get an appointment with a new gastroenterologist. From researching Dr. Google, lol, I am inclined to think this is all part and parcel of the cirrhosis. Just curious if any of you with cirrhosis are experiencing the same sort of issues.
Thanks for listening. I am glad to have found you all. Wishing you a fine day.

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If I didn’t already ask my mom, I would have thought you were her. She has a parrot and born in 1953, and everything you go through she does. It’s almost scary! The gut problems, getting sick all the time.

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Hola buenas noches; soy nueva en el diagnóstico de cirrosis F4 no por alcohol o sustancias ilícitas, y me gustaría saber si es reversible, que debo de tomar en consideración para evitar que lo empeore. Gracias anticipadas 😘🙏

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F4 is probably not reversible. If it is from The Hepatitis C virus you can stop the damage with antiviral medication. You will still need to be checked for liver cancer on a regular basis and live a healthy lifestyle to prevent further damage. You should see a hepatologist, a liver doctor, for treatment. Best of luck to you.

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If I didn’t already ask my mom, I would have thought you were her. She has a parrot and born in 1953, and everything you go through she does. It’s almost scary! The gut problems, getting sick all the time.

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@jacquejwash please tell your mom she is not alone. Thank you for letting me know the same😊

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