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. Active treatment was implemented, 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 also benefits reducing appetite and 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, as long as it is detected early and timely treatment is provided, the chances of alleviating the condition and recovery are very high.