Hepatic cirrohsis

[PJ611951]

My wife has had hepatitis c since she was a child.  She has just been diagnosed with hepatic cirrohsis.  What treatment is there for her. What should we expect next.

[Bill1954]

Sorry to hear of our wife’s diagnosis. The answer to your question depends in part on how severe the cirrhosis is now. If she has compensated cirrhosis, she should probably undergo treatment for the HCV. If she has *decompensated* liver disease, she will probably require transplant at some time. Compensated cirrhosis means that the liver stills manages to perform its intended functions; it synthesizes, filters, etc. This is often graded as Child class A, B, and C, with Class A indicating compensated disease.

First and foremost, she should be seeing a doctor that is experienced in managing cirrhosis- her best bet at this time would be a hepatologist.

Continue to read and ask questions here; there are a number of cirrhotic patients in here that are managing their disease.

Good luck and welcome to the discussion group—

Bill