Acute Liver Failure

Question: Can Anesthesia cause acute liver failure in cats? Several days ago I took my female cat in to be spayed. They held her over the weekend because they were closed by the time the surgery was done. On Monday, around 5:30 I picked her up, and she seemed tired, but OK. By early Tuesday afternoon, she was in acute liver failure (we had a lot of tests run) and died. Is there any chance that a mistake in anesthesia or surgey could be the cause of her death, or is this just a terrible coincidence?

Answer: Anesthesia can cause damage to the liver, that is what PRE-bloodwork tests look for is anthing wrong with the kidneys and liver(most affected by anesthesia). i don't know if these tests were administered or not before the surgery- usually has to have the consent of the owner on this type of thing. So if this bloodowrk was not done, then I would say yes, it could have been caused by the surgery unfortunately, because without that bloodwork the vet would have no way of knowing what their internal organs are like. Otherwise, if the PRE-anesthesia work was done, it could have been a coincidence but I would be asking more questions. Sorry about the loss of your pet!

Question: Can somebody tell me if I have acute liver failure? I took a plethora of pills the other night including aleve. The next day I started getting sharp pains where my liver is. They go in waves and have been getting more worse. I am debating whether or not to go to the hospital and get it checked out or see if it passes. Does this sound like acute liver failure? And yes i know i shouldnt have taken what I did...........

Answer: If you had liver failure you would not be well enough to write this question. When in doubt go see a doctor.

Question: Liver test came back elevated, Can acute liver failure, recover on its own? I had all the symptoms of liverfailure, except I thought it was psychosis or just a mental disorder. I had tons of blood tests, only the liver came back elevated, but my doctor said it wasn't high enough to cause concern. Just curious if the liver will repair itself? or should I get it looked into farther?

Answer: It depends on what has caused it. A liver problem can occur from: alcohol consumption, medication toxification, chemical exposure, biliary obstruction or mal formation, hereditary problems, viral infections such as Hep A,B,C,etc.. fatty liver disease, metabolic problems, and others. Usually it starts out as inflammation in the liver cells. If the inflammation is treated and the cause can be eliminated...then the liver cells can heal and the condition can be reversed. This means you have to know the cause and whether it can be one that just by eliminating it will help. From the list above... some cannot be eliminated. However, if the inflammation is not treated and the cause of it is not removed...it can progress where the liver cells die...this is then known as cirrhosis of the liver and is a progressive disease. No one blood lab work is 100% accurate. It takes more than one to determine whether steps should be taken or not. There are alot of things that can affect the results of these tests. Example: exercising before the test is done and what time of day the test was taken. I believe that you should have further blood tests taken to be sure if there is a problem. You might be surprised if the doctor then tells you that yours results are back in the normal range. However.. if they are higher still, he should refer you to a gastroenterologist. In some people, it is "normal for them" to have a higher than normal range because of their background. I hope this information is of some help to you. I also hope you luck out and your tests results are fine.

Question: Has anyone developed Acute Liver Failure after being exposed to an industrial toxin?

Answer: It's from watching too much Obama on TV dude - be a champ - go for McCain! Lol, jk jk... I've never had it no but it's pretty much the same as any kind of acute liver failure. You'll need to see the doc of course and take drugs to minimize any permanent liver damage and probably get on some supplements for a good year to help the liver repair.

Question: What parts of the body are affected by acute liver failure? How are the parts of the body affected?

Answer: thare you go .... Liver Failure Print This Topic Email This Topic pronunciations acetaminophen ascites cholestasis cirrhosis encephalopathy hepatitis Liver failure is a severe deterioration in liver function. Liver failure can result from any type of liver disorder, including viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, and liver damage from alcohol or drugs such as acetaminophenSome Trade Names TYLENOL . A large portion of the liver must be damaged before liver failure occurs. Liver failure may develop rapidly over days or weeks (acute liver failure) or gradually over months or years (chronic liver failure). Symptoms and Diagnosis A person with liver failure usually has jaundice, a tendency to bruise or bleed, ascites, liver encephalopathy, and generally failing health. Other common symptoms include fatigue, weakness, nausea, and a loss of appetite. In acute liver failure, a person may go from being healthy to near death within a few days. In chronic liver failure, the deterioration in health may be very gradual until a dramatic event, such as bleeding varices (large, tortuous veins), occurs. The clinical manifestations alone provide strong evidence of liver failure. Blood tests usually show severely deteriorated liver function. Prognosis and Treatment Treatment depends on the cause and on the specific clinical manifestations. The urgency of treatment depends on whether the liver failure is acute or chronic, but the principles of treatment are the same. The person is usually placed on a restricted diet. Protein consumption is carefully controlled: Too much protein can cause brain dysfunction; too little can cause weight loss. Sodium consumption is kept low to help keep ascitic fluid from accumulating in the abdomen. Alcohol is completely avoided because it can worsen the liver damage. Ultimately, liver failure is fatal if it is not treated or if the liver disease is progressive. Even after treatment, liver failure may be irreversible. In terminal cases, the person may die of kidney failure (hepatorenal syndrome), because liver failure can eventually lead to kidney failure. Liver transplantation (see Transplantation: Liver Transplantation), if performed soon enough, can restore a person to normal health, but it is suitable for only a small number of people with liver failure.

Question: Can alcohol cause acute liver failure? I drank a bottle of vodka very quickly. (No throwing up.) Had a bad hangover the next day but was sober. I've been feeling sick for three days after, and my right leg feels really cramped. I've been having massive mood swings. My visions a little blurry and I feel really tired. It's tuesday night as of writing and I drank the alcohol saturday night. I know i probably sound like an idiot but i'm going to be ok aren't I?

Answer: Go to a doctor and explan your symtoms and see what he says. Nobody on answers will be as acurate as a doctor. Remember that is what is getting paid for.

Question: My ex boyfriend says he has "acute liver failure"? Please don't answer unless you know what you're talking about. Anyway, my ex Cal says he has acute liver failure and that he has a 20% chance of living. Is it even possible to die from that? :/ I read on Wikipedia that it can also be caused by excessive alcohol intake, which is how he got it because he started drinking alot after August. I don't think he can get the transplant. Without this liver transplant.. he won't make it..?

Answer: I'm really sad to hear this, but unfortunately he is not likely to live unless enough of his liver starts working again to give him some time to get well enough for a transplant. It is likely he is on the transplant list, but unless he can demonstrate being free of alcohol AND someone who is a suitable donor dies while he is still well enough for transplant, he won't get the transplant. Sadly we are seeing more and more people having liver failure when young because of the binge drinking culture.

Question: how does coxsackie virus cause acute liver failure in young children from 5 to 10 years? I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT COXSACKIE VIRUS AND ITS ROLE IN CAUSING ACUTE LIVER FAILURE IN YOUNG CHILDREN BETWEEN 7 TO 10 YEARS, WILL THIS VIRUS REATTACK IN FUTURE EVEN AFTER A LIVER TRANSPLANT

Answer: that would be something to ask an infectious disease specialist physician...not much on the internet about this..there are at least 2 types of coxsackie virus..A and B...treatment is dependent upon the symptoms and problems caused by the virus...here are two links...some viruses can hide and come back later when the immune system goes down (ie chickenpox to shingles)..even bacteria (ie TB without treatment that the body traps and makes inactive)...so it is possible concievably for it to come back? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coxsackie_v… (coxsackie A vs. B virus types) http://hcvadvocate.org/Medical_Writers_C… (coxsackie is one suspect to cause diabetes type 1)

Question: 11 year-old black lab in acute liver failure. How much longer does she have? My 11-year-old black lab mix is in acute liver failure, and the vet feels it's due to liver cancer, although my parents are refusing to subject the poor dog to any more tests at this point, since it won't change the outcome - either way, her liver is failing. But the vet didn't tell us how long she has, or what the final signs are going to be when it gets near the end. We believe she's lost 75% of her liver function already, based on the blood tests. Cancer is tricky, right? Some dogs, it's days. Some, it's weeks. And some, even years. We know she could have seizures and such. but how long does she have? Even an estimate....? And what should we watch for, to know if she's in pain? to know if it's time to maybe put her to sleep so she doesn't suffer? or to know that it's almost her time? Thanks in advance to anyone who can give me honest, kind advice. Thank you everyone for all your suggestions, comments, etc. I appreciate it. I guess we'll have to speak to our vet one more time, and then go from there. Once again, thank you, everyone. Diana - You make some really good points, but we're almost 100% sure it's cancer. We know for a fact her liver is failing. She has something that came up in her blood that only happens after 75% liver function has gone, and we just don't want to put her through anymore testing. But thank you for the suggestions. I appreciate it very much.

Answer: I'm so sorry that your dog is sick. Honestly the only one who can answer these questions is your vet. The vet knows your dogs situation a lot better than anyone here does. We would only be guessing. You need to call your vets office and tell the receptionist, that you want to speak to the vet personally and to please have the vet call you at home. Ask the vet these questions and I'm sure that he or she will be able to answer them for you.

Question: Any experience with acute liver failure and intra aortic balloon counterpulsation?

Answer: why, did we have a case like that? hehe just wondering.