Imran Sheikh Imran Sheikh Asked 4 months ago

Can someone live without liver?

I was watching a medical documentary where they talked about organ transplants. It made me wonder about the liver, which is so vital. Can someone actually live without a liver, even with medical support?

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Swami Shivanand Swami Shivanand Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago
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No, we cannot survive completely without a liver as it is the seat of life's vitality and purifies our blood. However, the liver has a wonderful capacity to regenerate itself even if a large part is damaged or removed.

Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

You can't live without a liver, buddy. It filters toxins and processes all your proteins. But the cool thing is you can donate a part of it, and it actually grows back to full size if you keep your diet clean and train regularly.

Rahul Bose Rahul Bose Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Actually, a liver is absolutely essential for survival. If someone has a partial liver transplant, they can live normally. Keeping active with light walking helps with recovery, provided their doctor permits it.

Sunita Deshpande Sunita Deshpande Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I see this question often here. To clarify, you cannot live without a liver at all. But if you are asking about liver donation where a piece is taken, yes, both donor and recipient can live healthy lives because the liver grows back.

Abhishek Roy Abhishek Roy Joined May 2026 4 months ago

Hey, don't worry or get scared by reading stuff online. Complete liver failure is serious, but we can't survive without one. If someone in your family is facing liver issues, look into transplant options. Stay strong, okay?

Harbhajan Singh Harbhajan Singh Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

Beta, the liver is a very precious organ, we cannot live without it. For keeping it healthy, we always used to take fresh sugarcane juice or amla juice. But if there is a big illness, please consult a big doctor immediately.

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Lata Hegde Lata Hegde Joined Feb 2026 4 months ago

No, a human body needs a liver to survive. Please keep a positive mind and pray for strength if you or a loved one is dealing with health issues. Medicine has advanced a lot, so have hope.

Rajesh Patil Rajesh Patil Joined Jan 2026 4 months ago

My father just went through a liver transplant last year due to cirrhosis. You cannot live without a functioning liver, but a transplant is a highly successful option now. He is doing much better today.

Kiran Mehra Kiran Mehra Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Living without a liver isn't possible because it controls sugar storage and metabolism. Since I manage my diabetes, I know how vital liver health is. Always follow a strict diet and avoid excess sugar to keep it in good shape.

Shubha Srinivasan Shubha Srinivasan Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

We cannot survive without a liver, but we can protect it from damage. While we use home remedies like warm lemon-honey water and eating papaya for mild sluggish liver, serious liver conditions definitely need proper medical care.

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