In coma due to cirrhosis and hepatitis. Bleeding in the esophagus. High toxin levels in brain. Recovery?
Patient: My 51 yr old Brother has been in a coma since Friday Night, It is from Cirrohosis & Hepatitis, His Band broke that had his esophogus from bleeding, So was never hooked up to any type of Life Support Machine, Just a Morphine Drip, His Brain Toxin Level is almost 300 when the dr. said normal is 40..How much longer do I have to see him like this..& Is there anything the dr. can do to help things along..I'm Sorry IDK It cost to use this service..I am having a hard time..esp. having to try & bury my brother due to no insurance.. Doctor: Hi, Thanks for writing in HCM. i cannot imagine the stress and turmoil through which you are passing through. Your brother is in a critical condition. But nevertheless do not lose hope. Aggressive medical treatment can reverse the condition provided the liver reserves are a bit promising.As there is a combination of cirrhosis and hepatitis the liver status would be very poor. And if he has bled the condition would be critical. Surgical intervention is ruled out as he is on life support. The doctor is left with the only option of medical treatment followed by a wait and watch policy. If the patient comes out of life support then other possibilities for treatment could be explored. Regards