A 40-year-old woman from Kollam, who was in a critical condition due to severe acute liver failure (ALF), was brought back to life through expert treatment at KIMSHEALTH, Thiruvananthapuram. Coordinated efforts by multiple clinical departments helped restore her liver function to normal.

Previously showing no symptoms of liver disease, she suddenly developed the condition, leading to liver failure. She was admitted to KIMSHEALTH after losing consciousness. Detailed examinations revealed hepatitis and hepatic encephalopathy — a condition affecting the brain due to liver failure.

Recognizing the severity of her condition, doctors immediately placed her on a ventilator and administered advanced liver support medications. Further tests showed dangerously high ammonia levels in her body and an elevated white blood cell count, indicating infection.

Given the critical situation, the medical team considered an emergency liver transplant. Her husband and son were willing to donate their liver, but both tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the team to abandon that option. Instead, under the leadership of Senior Consultant in Gastroenterology Dr. Madhu Shashidharan, the medical team proceeded with complex treatment protocols.

As a result of this treatment, the patient’s liver function returned to normal, and she was able to go home. The medical team included Dr. Ajith K. Nair, Dr. Harish Kareem, Dr. Simna L., Dr. Arun P., Dr. Devika Madhu, Dr. Shiras Ahmed Rather, Dr. Shabeerali T.U., Dr. Varghese Yeldo, Dr. Prijith R.S., and Dr. Abhijith Uttaman, all of whom played a key role in her recovery.