What is the life expectancy in a case of advanced Cirrhosis with portal hypertension?
Patient: Hi I have cirrhosis of the liver in advanced stages and was recently told i have portal hypertension and i am wondering if this is very serious. What is an estimated prognosis guesstimate of someone who has these health issues as life span? I know its only a guess and not concrete i just want to know an approx number of years Doctor: Hi thanks for asking question.As you have portal hypertension it doesn't mean you will die early..Life expectancy depend on many factors like episodes of variceal bleeding, hepatic vein pressure , life style care you are taking etc...Patient have very bad prognosis and die within 1 year only if hepatic vein pressure above 20 and more then one episode of variceal bleed.Other wise 5 to 10 year survival can be there.To reduce death rate treat portal hypertension by beta blocker ..And trans jugular intra hepatic shunt can be put for lowering portal hypertension.For ascites take diuretic and low salt diet.Death in portal hypertension mainly due to variceal bleeding so whenever you have blood in vomit immediately consult surgeon for endoscopic treatment.Cutt off oil in diet.I hope your concern solved.Take care...