My brother in law age 35 has hep.c he is a herion addict and has had hep. c for over 10 years. He has no treatment and has still contuined to use drugs of any kind and drink beer like most be drink water. ( family has not had much to due with him since he went back to drugs and beer after getting out of Jail on his 3 year sentence for drugs)

He has been complaining to his x girlfriend about the following problems, constpation, having to pee all the time, flu like syptoms, discolor of stool. Does it sound like his liver is failing?
How long can someone live with hep.c if they do not get clean. What are the symptoms that will show he needs a liver?

Betty
Virginia

My brother in law age 35 has hep.c he is a herion addict and has had hep. c for over 10 years. He has no treatment and has still contuined to use drugs of any kind and drink beer like most be drink water. ( family has not had much to due with him since he went back to drugs and beer after getting out of Jail on his 3 year sentence for drugs)

He has been complaining to his x girlfriend about the following problems, constpation, having to pee all the time, flu like syptoms, discolor of stool. Does it sound like his liver is failing?
How long can someone live with hep.c if they do not get clean. What are the symptoms that will show he needs a liver?

Betty
Virginia

None of us know how long we will last so who can say what how long he would live if he cleaned up and started taking care of himself. A lot longer than if he doesn't!

He needs to see a doctor to determine his medical status.

He must be sober for 6 months to a year before any transplant center would accept him on its waiting list if he needed a liver transplant. No smoking, either. Rehab is probably is in the cards for him (and the sooner, the better) if he decides he wants to live.

I hope this helps,

thanbey

Quick question please.

What about coffee/caffeine?

Thank you!

Quick question please.

What about coffee/caffeine?

Thank you!


In moderation, coffee has been shown to have a positive effect on liver health, in studies.

thanbey