Patient's question:
My uncle used to have alcoholic fatty liver disease. In the past two years, due to rarely restraining himself, he still often drank white wine. Recently, after re-examination at the hospital, the doctor said it had progressed from alcoholic fatty liver disease to alcoholic cirrhosis. The doctor advised him to take good care of his health. So, how should he properly care for it?Doctor's answer:
Dietary diversity Due to the poor appetite and absorption capacity of patients with cirrhosis, the diet should be as diverse as possible, fresh, and delicious to stimulate appetite and enhance nutrient absorption. High-quality protein foods When deciding on food, it is first necessary to include as much high-quality protein foods rich in essential amino acids as possible, such as fish, lean meat, eggs, and dairy products, to support the body's recovery needs. Avoiding animal fat intake Since fat absorption relies on the liver's excretion of bile for assistance, and the compression and utilization of fat primarily occur in the liver, it is advisable to limit the intake of animal fat.