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Liver Cirrhosis with Bilirubin 20
My uncle is currently diagnosed with liver Cirrhosis. His bilirubin level is 20. He was drinking alcohol so this is happening. so what option we have now.
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Needs hospitalisation
Monitoring the liver enzymes and an endoscopy
He definitely needs to quit alcohol follow up for 1-2 month for the labs to settle
He needs evaluation for deciding as a transplant candidate right now or to wait a bit longer
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admission and evaluation by a gastroenterologist
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Urgent hospital admission and start treatment, if not improved likely require liver transplant
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