There are very specific indications for liver transplantation. The major problem with liver transplants is the limited supply of donor organs . Side effects depend on the treatments used. All medicines have possible side effects. For example, antibiotics may cause allergic reactions or stomach upset.
Surgery carries a risk of bleeding, infection, and allergic reaction to anesthesia .
The medicines that must be taken to prevent rejection after a liver transplant have many side effects. These include allergic reactions , stomach upset, and kidney damage. Because these medicines suppress the immune system, there is also an increased risk of infection. Cirrhosis is usually progressive. A person who has cirrhosis due to alcohol may stop the progression of the cirrhosis when drinking stops.