liver transplant age limit - #19677
I am really worried because my dad is 68 and he was recently diagnosed with liver disease. We started talking about a liver transplant, but then I heard something about liver transplant age limit. I mean, he’s in decent shape for his age, but sometimes he feels fatigued and has these weird fluctuations in his appetite. The doctors mentioned that they might consider him for a transplant, but now I can’t stop thinking about whether the liver transplant age limit could end up being a barrier. What if they say he’s too old? I read somewhere that older patients can be considered, but is there a strict liver transplant age limit? Like, do they have age criteria that really restricts eligibility? I mean, what’s the general rule? Would his overall health and how well he takes care of himself factor into what age limits there are? I just don’t want him to miss out on this chance if it is possible for him. I feel like time is running out, and I want to understand how this age limit works because he’s always been the healthiest person I know. If anyone has experience or knowledge about the liver transplant age limit, please help!
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