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Hepatic Diseases
Hepatic disease refers to serious liver conditions that impair the liver’s ability to filter toxins, produce vital proteins, and regulate body fluids.
Types of Hepatic Diseases:
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Cirrhosis of the Liver
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End-Stage Liver Failure
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Liver Cancer
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
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Alcoholic Hepatitis / Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
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Hemochromatosis
Consider hospice care when a
loved one has...
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Recurring fluid buildup (refractory ascites).
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Confusion or sleep-wake disturbances (hepatic encephalopathy).
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Infections, such as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
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Uncontrolled or recurrent bleeding from varices.
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Kidney problems related to liver disease (hepatorenal syndrome).
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Significant weight loss or poor nutrition.
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Frequent hospital visits or medical procedures.
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Increasing need for help with daily activities.
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Shift in care goals from aggressive treatment to comfort.
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Failed liver transplant with no option for another.
How Hospice Helps Patients
With Hepatic Diseases:
Symptom Relief and Comfort Care:
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Hospice manages pain, nausea, itching, anxiety, and breathlessness to keep patients with hepatic disease as comfortable as possible at home.
Coordinated Medical Support:
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Hospice coordinates care with doctors and provides medical equipment and 24/7 nursing support to reduce hospital visits and maintain consistent care.
Emotional and Spiritual Support:
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Hospice offers counseling and spiritual guidance to help patients and families cope with fear, anxiety, and grief.
Family and Caregiver Support:
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Hospice trains and supports caregivers, providing respite and bereavement services to ease the burden on families.
Respect for the Patient’s Goals and Dignity:
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Hospice honors each patient’s wishes, focusing on comfort, quality of life, and meaningful time with loved ones.
Advanced liver disease often brings distressing symptoms for both patients and their loved ones. Hospice care provides comfort, dignity, and support at home, helping to manage symptoms while allowing patients to spend more meaningful time with the people they love.
Consider hospice care when a
loved one has...
-
Recurring fluid buildup (refractory ascites).
-
Confusion or sleep-wake disturbances (hepatic encephalopathy).
-
Infections, such as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
-
Uncontrolled or recurrent bleeding from varices.
-
Kidney problems related to liver disease (hepatorenal syndrome).
-
Significant weight loss or poor nutrition.
-
Frequent hospital visits or medical procedures.
-
Increasing need for help with daily activities.
-
Shift in care goals from aggressive treatment to comfort.
-
Failed liver transplant with no option for another.
Advanced liver disease often brings distressing symptoms for both patients and their loved ones. Hospice care provides comfort, dignity, and support at home, helping to manage symptoms while allowing patients to spend more meaningful time with the people they love.
LOCATION
Phone: 682-224-8998
Fax: 682-334-7530
1412 W. Magnolia Ave, Suite 100 Fort Worth, TX 76104
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