Patient's question:
A friend has liver cirrhosis with splenomegaly, which has been going on for several years. Their survival has been interfered with many times, and they often feel extremely weak all over and have poor appetite. They have already received treatment at the hospital and are currently managing at home with medication. Since they are from Sichuan, they really love spicy food and can't live without it.Doctor's answer:
What must be avoided is alcohol, as well as fatty, fried, pickled, and moldy foods, and foods containing artificial colors and additives.Patients with cirrhosis have poor absorption capacity because their bile secretion is insufficient, which interferes with the digestion of fatty foods and fat-soluble vitamins. Therefore, it is best to minimize the intake of fatty, fried, boiled foods, and pickled foods like sausages and preserved meats. Additionally, it is advisable to follow the principle of eating small, frequent meals to reduce the burden on the liver and gallbladder. Easily digestible protein-rich foods can be consumed.