How much does one have to drink in order to get Cirrhosis of the liver?
368386
Different with who you are and your genetic traits.  There is also other ways to get cirrhosis, which is called nonalcoholic cirrhosis.  It is not a good way to go and liver transplants are few and far between.  Consider all the pain before you take too many drinks!
186730
the MINIMUM liquid that a person should take is about 2 to 2.5 liters a day. it includes water, other beverages and the food that you eat. 2 gallons is not much as long as your body can accomodate that amount.\nare you practicing "water therapy"?
1052884
Severe liver damage and vitamin and mineral deficiency caused by the drinking I am afraid.\n\nYou need to support the liver with some herbs and get him onto some larger doses of vitamins and minerals.\n\nIf you would like some help then please go here\nhttp://www.craighitchenstherapies.com and I will create a program for you.\n\nHope this helps.\n\nCraig - Naturopath.
1172868
There is NO SET AMOUNT that you "should" drink in a day.\nYou'll hear a lot of bullsh!t about "8 glasses" or "half your weight in oz.", but there's NO science backing any of that.  It's all just folklore and urban myth.\n\nDrink when you're thirsty.  Period.
701011
We could reduce or livers by half and still live a full long life,they do not regenerate, but also if abuse stopped ie: Drinking,Smoking then I'm certain it will not deteriorate further of course Diet plays a major part so one has to watch and reduce fatty foods etc...\nEvery thing in moderation is the key,it's amazing how many ppl say *Oh I only drink a wee bit** Yeah pull the other one it has bells..If your having Liver problems truth is you have given the booze a good nudge over a few years,,,Good Luck
803194
count your calories and see how much your alcoholic beverage takes up.  some alcholic drinks are lighter than others.  Either way your daily intake should be about 1800 calories at 56.  if you can't fit your alcohol into that than you need to try to save some calories from other meals so you can at least have a drink or two!
536381
Yes there is a limit. You are drinking way too much if you are diabetic. Think about cutting back.
986994
Because your damaged liver cannot process the alcohol.\n\nAnyone with cirrhosis should not drink; it's suicide.
666964
I drink 16 ounces an hour, until I don't need it. Anymore than that can cause kidney damage. But that's the Military Standard in the U.S. The key is, you want to drink water until your urine is clear. Once it starts turning yellow again, start drinking. Make a habit out of it, and you won't have to pay attention. Remember, the more toxins you take in, the more water you will need, and the more often you will need to urinate. Try to eliminate caffeine, alcohol, etc. If you sweat more, drink more.
1139661
No, you can't continue drinking. Many die of alcoholic cirrhosis but the damage can be reversed if caught early as the liver can regenerate. My circle of friends lost someone to alcohol cirrhosis 2 years ago because he couldn't give up the booze...his girl friend left him and he lost his house and ended up living in a cheap motel till he died.
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I've heard 8 glasses a day, but snopes.com says that's an urban legend.\n\nIn general, to remain healthy we need to take in enough water to replace the amount we lose daily through excretion, perspiration, and other bodily functions, but that amount can vary widely from person to person, based upon a variety of factors such as age, physical condition, activity level, and climate. The "8-10 glasses of water per day" is a rule of thumb, not an absolute minimum, and not of all of our water intake need come in the form of drinking water.
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drink 3 gulps of water/another drink.
488919
I don't think there is such a thing, although a good rule of thumb is to take your body weight in pounds and divide in half.  The number you get is the amount of ounces you should drink each day for proper hydration.  \n\nYou should also drink additional water = to the amount of any alcohol you drink in a day (if you have a 4 oz glas drink and extra 4 oz of water before you go to bed).\n\nThe only precaution I have ever heard about too much water is that you don't want to water down your digestive enzymes (needed to breakdown food) so you shouldn't have water with meals - drink juice or something that will keep the enzymes going.
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This is what I have to say about tattoos. Honey, you can get Hepatitis C from it. It is the most rampant cause of cirrhosis of the liver. There is a treatment for Hepatitis C, but only 50% of those infected will respond to given treatment; the rest get liver disease and die. I also just got my blood drawn yesterday to see if I have Hepatitis C. You see we just found out 4 days ago that my husband has it and that I could also have it because I have slept with him. It's no small matter. I'm sitting here scared wondering what the results will be. I hope my test results come back negative. Please pray for me. I also hope for your sake that you choose not to get the tattoo; it's just not worth it. :(\n\nAdditional Note: A lot of people say it's fine if you get it done at a sanitary professional place. What they don't tell you is it doesn't matter how sanitary it is because part of the ink that is used goes back into the ink vials. To show you what I mean...imagine drinking out of a straw. Part of the liquid in the straw goes back into the glass when you are finished. It may be a very small amount; however, it is the same concept with the clean needles and ink vials when people get tattoos. Once you get Hepatitis C you have to get interferon shots 3 times a week for 6-18 months and there is no guarantee that it will work or that you won't relapse. I sure hope my test comes back negative. I will just hate it if it doesn't, and it's so sad that my husband has this. We have an appointment set up with his doctor in a couple weeks to go over his treatment plan. I think people that get tattoos are crazy!!!!
519432
I think you could die from drinking any kind of medication if you drink enough of it. How much you would need to drink would depend on the actual ingredients and the strengths. But why would you want to do that?
988980
Please refer to previous qestions on cirrhosis in this website. You will get a lot of information. Only a gastro-enterologist can answer your question after verifying her present liver condition, and medical  records.
374752
About an hour per drink.