What is this thread about? Are we taking bets or is this some kind of masked genuine concern?

And yes the liver is more important than most people realize and a bellweather of impending problems. Our american lifestyle takes its toll on the liver and the common killers take over.

Is this person getting dialysis?

If you read about the relation between the liver and the kidneys it is really fascinating. This is a large part of the waste system and recycling system in the body.

Regulation of acid/base and saline levels in the body are related and a great read also.

Liver and kidneys are awsome stuff.

Sounds like she may in in heart failure also or close to it.

I remember looking at this book and thinking that is was long overdue. Don't remember how much it may be applicable to this situation.

http://www.liverdoctor.com/