A transplant is considered when the liver is irreversibly damaged and can no longer support the body's vital functions.
Advanced scarring (cirrhosis) occurs over years of injury. When the damage becomes permanent, medicines can no longer reverse the condition. At this stage, a transplant is the only cure.
This happens suddenly, often over hours or days. It is a critical emergency. If the liver stops working due to toxins, drugs, or infections and recovery is not possible, a transplant is needed urgently.
Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary liver cancer. A transplant is often considered in early-stage cases where a small tumor exists alongside an otherwise failing or diseased liver.
Present from birth, these inherited disorders prevent the liver from processing certain substances. Even with medication and diet, toxins may build up, slowly damaging the entire body.
Transplantation is a complex decision based on individual medical scores and urgency. Early consultation is the first step toward recovery.
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