my uncle unfortunalty is dying i think...he is 44 and has suffered from being an alcoholic for many years. i saw him at easter andh he looked yellowish but i thought not to much of it ..beign easter i didnt want to think of the worst ..yetereday i saw him for the first time 3months later..i couldnt help but cry he looked ligit like a 90 year old man his face sunken in his belly has inflated out..liek the deprived children on other countries he is weak and hunched over..i cant find to much information online i dont understand most of it..he lives with my grandparents and they are in denial..can anyone help tell me information
2006-09-22 09:18:03 · 11 answers · asked by jenna d 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I am really sorry to hear that. It's a terrible way to die. Sounds to me as if his disease is very advanced.....cirrhosis of the liver.
Look here for info on cirrhosis: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cirrhosis
2006-09-22 09:22:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often an Alcoholic will get Sclerosis of the Liver and this will make his skin appear yellowish. Sclerosis is a hardening of the tissue. Everthing you are saying makes me beleive this is what he has.
Check it out on the intermet.
2006-09-22 16:41:35 · answer #2 · answered by Plain Jane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
obviously You care for your uncle and have fond memories. I believe that if someone was looking close to their end, I would sit down and have a pleasant talk with him. if he is aware of situation he may be happy to know that someone cares and somehow would like to help him. Alcoholism is not the underlying reason, it is depression and he found the wrong cure to self medicate with. Anyway,show that you care and go see him soon and have that talk. Miracles Do Happen,
2006-09-23 08:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by BONES 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-22 16:28:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
My father had jaundice. If your uncle does not seek medical Help, he will die. They may or may not be able to help him. My father died even with the help of doctors. But then again, my Father was sick from other illness including Jaundice. Be Brave.
2006-09-22 16:28:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing you can do is ask his Dr. You are a family member so you have the right to ask. Jaundice is liver ailment. if no one in your family Will explain it you then yes ask his Dr.
2006-09-22 16:23:28 · answer #6 · answered by StarShine G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Severe liver failure, probably chirrosis of the liver & chances are he is going to die & it wont be too lon before that happens.
2006-09-22 16:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by MANDEE 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he doesnt have jaundice. his is yellow because his liver is failing because he drinks too much. He needs help.
2006-09-26 09:06:25 · answer #8 · answered by jeanjean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he could linger or even get a little better
2006-09-22 16:20:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's sad to hear that.
2006-09-26 12:43:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋