Can u live without a liver?
My father has liver cirrhosis, and we've been told the liver is a very vital organ. I was wondering, what would happen if someone's liver completely failed? Can a person survive without a liver?
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7 months ago
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No, you cannot live without a liver at all. My brother had severe liver cirrhosis and we had to go through a complicated transplant process because the liver performs hundreds of critical body functions. If you suspect any liver issue, consult a hepatologist immediately.
9 months ago
Oh god, just thinking about liver failure makes my anxiety shoot up. It is a vital organ, so you definitely can't live without it. If you are asking because of a family member's health report, please don't panic, talk to a doctor and they will guide you.
8 months ago
Absolutely not, survival without a liver is zero. Don't believe any random YouTube videos claiming some herbal juice can completely cure a failed liver. Go to a proper gastroenterologist and get an LFT and ultrasound done if you have symptoms.
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7 months ago
Dude, no way. You need your liver to survive, unlike a gallbladder or appendix which you can remove. Just a heads up, if someone has a damaged liver, they can get a transplant, but living with zero liver is not biologically possible.
4 months ago
Actually, living without a liver is impossible! But the cool thing is that if you donate a part of your liver, it actually grows back to normal size. That's why we need to eat healthy and avoid too much oily food to keep this amazing organ happy.