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bjlvls Posts: 1005
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Tober, Urinary tract infections can be associated with liver disease, but not always. The immune systems of people with cirrhosis are weakened by the disease, making infections harder to ward off. If the patient is decompensated (has reduced liver function with ascites, jaundice, hepatic encephalopathy, or varices/gastric bleeding) the chances of UTI are increased. UTI symptoms should always be reported to your doctor, who will test and treat the infection. Even the slightest infection can lead to complications. I hope this helps. Bobbi Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right..Forget about, scratch that, Pray for the ones who don't. Believe everything happens for a reason. If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy, they just promised it would be worth it!-Catherine Yen |
