The 5-year survival rate for cirrhotic decompensated liver disease is low, with most being less than 50%. The exact number of years to live cannot be generalized, but depends on factors such as the patient’s comorbidities and whether other underlying diseases are combined. The prognosis for patients in the decompensated stage of cirrhosis is relatively poor, as it belongs to the late stage of the disease. If the patient’s general condition is good, the disease is relatively stable, and there are no other underlying diseases, he or she may survive 1-2 years or even longer after active treatment. If the patient is combined with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatic encephalopathy, nephrotic syndrome and other serious complications, he may die in a few months, or even in a few days. Therefore, there are individual differences in the survival of patients with cirrhotic decompensation. In addition, patients in the decompensated stage of cirrhosis should eat a light diet with more fresh vegetables and fruits, and should control the intake of high protein to avoid aggravation of the disease.