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Well, when the brain starts to shut down, it can't send messages to the other body organs like the heart to keep pumping blood through the body.

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2 or 3 days depending on the circumstances that caused the liver to shut down and the diet afterward.

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My uncle died of cancer this year and he has 6 month or less to live

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If your kidneys shut down and you do not have immediate medical care you will die very soon. Many people will receive dialysis to prolong their life after their kidneys shut down.

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Not long!

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How long can you live when both the liver and kidneys shut down?

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There is no way to say for sure, and his doctor has the best idea how long he will live.


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