Patient's question:
My father was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis last year, but it wasn't very serious, and it was also well-controlled because he has been taking medication consistently, mainly Western medicine. He received active treatment, but for some reason, it has become severe recently.Doctor's answer:
The diet for patients with cirrhosis should follow the following points:1. Fresh fruits and vegetables intake: Appropriately increasing the intake of fruits and vegetables not only helps maintain a balanced intake of various vitamins and minerals but is also beneficial for reducing appetite, alleviating symptoms such as physical fatigue in cirrhosis patients.
2. High-vitamin diet: Consume sufficient minerals. In daily diet, we should take in adequate amounts of foods rich in zinc and magnesium, such as lean pork, beef, lamb, fish, as well as green leafy vegetables, peas, and dairy products.
3. Low-salt diet: Patients with cirrhosis who have edema should follow a low-salt diet.
It is not terrible to have cirrhosis, and the chances of alleviating the condition and recovering are very high if timely treatment is given in the early stages.