Gary needs a liver

My roommate Gary took my advice and went to the doctor yesterday, he was not looking too good. His stomach swelled up and looked like he swallowed a basketball, or a baskeball players ego. The hospital made him at home. The initial test results indicate:

Cirrhosis (pronounced /sɪˈroʊsɪs/, si-ROH-sis) is a consequence of chronic liver disease characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous scar tissue as well as regenerative nodules (lumps that occur as a result of a process in which damaged tissue is regenerated),[1][2][3] leading to progressive loss of liver function. Cirrhosis is most commonly caused by alcoholism, hepatitis B and C, and fatty liver disease but has many other possible causes. Some cases are idiopathic, i.e., of unknown cause.

Ascites (fluid retention in the abdominal cavity) is the most common complication of cirrhosis and is associated with a poor quality of life, increased risk of infection, and a poor long-term outcome. Other potentially life-threatening complications are hepatic encephalopathy (confusion and coma) and bleeding from esophageal varices. Cirrhosis is generally irreversible once it occurs, and treatment generally focuses on preventing progression and complications. In advanced stages of cirrhosis the only option is a liver transplant.

Hats off to wikipedia for the light.

Our thoughts are with gary and our prayers are for his health. Blessed be.