How to Detect the Final Stages of Cirrhosis of the Liver

The final stages of cirrhosis of the liver are extremely serious. The liver is one of the most important organs in the body. It detoxifies your blood, metabolizes food, and aids in digestion. Some people are born with certain liver failure while others develop the problem with their lifestyle choices. If you suspect you or someone you know has only a few months to live, this article may be able to help you decide if he is in the final stages of cirrhosis of the liver.

Things You'll Need

• Friend

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Instructions

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  Keep track of your sleeping habits. Constant drowsiness is one of the indicators of the final stages of cirrhosis of the liver. Anything more than 10 or 12 hours a day is more than normal.

• 2

  Think about your wakeful state. Even when you are awake, are you restless? This is another indicator of the final stages of cirrhosis of the liver. Although you may be tired and worn down, you have an urge to keep moving.

• 3

  Ask a friend who has known you for a long time for their opinion on the next 2 steps. Ask if your mood has changed significantly within in the past several weeks, indicating the final stages of cirrhosis of the liver. Sometimes you can pick up on these changes, but an outsider has a better chance.

• 4

  Ask your friend if they have noticed any strange confusion on your part. This is one thing you may not even notice or remember. The final stages of cirrhosis of the liver can cause confusion and delirium.