Have Stage IV Cirrhosis, blood work positive. How can it be treated?
Patient: I am in Stage IV of Cirrhosis of the Liver/Autoimmune Hepatitis. My blood work came back positive a couple of weeks ago. My Dr is in Raleigh, NC and I just moved to Atlanta, GA a couple of weeks ago. My Dr in Raleigh said it was imperative that I seek a Dr here in Atlanta or neaby. Can you recommend a Dr to me. I am also on Medicaid. Thank you. Doctor: Hi and thanks for the query,It is important to know what came back positive in the blood work up.  Was it an infection or was it the presence of absence of viral ;particles? It is important to know what was positive exactly in order to institute an appropriate treatment. Antibiotics are needed in case of infection and antiviral agents, and at times liver transplants in some cases could be offered. More information is required and seek the opinion of your gastroenterologist. Kind regards