Aisha Rahman Aisha Rahman Asked 4 months ago

Can a person live without a liver?

I was reading about organ transplants and it made me think a lot about how our bodies work. Can a human being actually survive if their liver is completely removed or non-functional?

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Arun Kumar Arun Kumar Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago
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No, a person cannot live without a liver as it is essential for survival. However, you can live with a partial liver transplant as the liver can regenerate itself.

Radhika Singhal Radhika Singhal Joined May 2026 4 months ago

I totally understand why you are asking this, health anxiety can make us ask the scariest things. But honestly, we cannot survive without a liver at all as it filters everything. If you are worried about liver damage, take a deep breath and just book a routine LFT test.

Vikram Oberoi Vikram Oberoi Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

No, you cannot live without a liver. During my uncle's treatment at Medanta, the specialist clearly explained that while a liver is vital, a transplant from a family donor is highly successful because the liver grows back. Ask your hospital's specialist clearly about transplant procedures.

Suresh Shenoy Suresh Shenoy Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

Absolutely not, living without a liver is impossible. Don't believe any random internet remedy or quack saying they can cure complete liver failure with juices. Verify everything with a qualified gastroenterologist before taking any step.

Ananya Sen Ananya Sen Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

It is incredibly heavy and emotional to deal with liver-related illnesses in the family, I have been there and it is tough. To answer you, we cannot survive without a liver. Please don't carry this emotional burden alone, talk to a doctor who can guide you on transplant options.

Karthik Subramanian Karthik Subramanian Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

No, we cannot survive without a liver. My elders always say to take natural herbs for liver, but when my cousin had severe liver issues, we only trusted the hospital's liver specialist. Always rely on a doctor's diagnosis and medical advice.

Praveen Gupta Praveen Gupta Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

No, you cannot live without a liver. If you are worried about liver health, a basic Liver Function Test (LFT) costs only about 600-800 rupees in most labs. Plan your budget for these routine tests to avoid massive hospital bills later.

Rajesh Nair Rajesh Nair Joined May 2026 4 months ago

No, you cannot live without a liver. I recently underwent a liver transplant surgery where my sister donated a portion of hers. We both are recovering beautifully now because the liver regenerates. Trust modern medicine and your surgeon.

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Sanjay Verma Sanjay Verma Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Nahi yaar, liver ke bina toh bilkul nahi jee sakte na, wo toh main organ hai body ka. Haan, thoda sa liver kharab ho toh medicines aur diet se theek ho jata hai. Agar kuch tension hai toh seedha doctor se baat karo, internet pe darr lagta hai bas.

Amit Deshmukh Amit Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

No yaar, you actually cannot live without a liver, it is literally the filter of your body. But don't panic, the liver has this amazing ability to regenerate itself if a part is healthy. If you have any serious doubts, just go see a hepatologist.

Preeti Didi Preeti Didi Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Simple baat hai, liver ke bina koi nahi jee sakta, hume uski poori zaroorat hoti hai. Lekin darna band karo, aajkal liver transplant bohot badhiya hota hai agar zaroorat pade toh. Chinta mat karo aur achhe doctor ko dikhao.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

Man, I am survival on 3 hours of sleep right now and even my brain feels like it is failing, but I know for sure we need a liver to live. You can't live without one, but luckily, it can grow back from a small piece. Don't lose sleep over this, go to bed!

Shreya Hegde Shreya Hegde Joined Apr 2026 4 months ago

No, survival without a liver is impossible. However, if there is liver failure, a transplant is the only viable solution. Don't waste time researching complex theories online, just consult a gastroenterologist immediately if there is a medical issue.

Snehal Patil Snehal Patil Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Liver ke bina toh nahi jee sakte, ho na. Wo toh body ka sabse bada factory hai filter karne ke liye. Lekin thoda part donate karke do log jee sakte hain, ye toh science ka chamatkar hai. Tension mat lo aur doctor se consult karo.

Deepa Balakrishnan Deepa Balakrishnan Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

You cannot live without a liver, as it performs hundreds of vital functions. Managing my thyroid taught me that regular blood tests and organ function checks are the only way to catch issues early. Get an LFT done and see your doctor regularly.

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