Patient's question:
The patient has always been positive for. Two years ago, they were diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, with a rough liver surface. However, this year, the patient's liver has developed again, and they have been constantly feeling leg fatigue. Recently, the patient has also experienced leg swelling again.Doctor's answer:
Patients with cirrhosis should pay attention to rest and avoid strenuous exercise; they should always maintain an optimistic mood and build confidence in overcoming the disease. The food they consume should be easy to digest and rich in nutrients. The dietary principles for cirrhotic patients are high in protein, high in sugar, high in vitamins, and low in fat. When ascites is present, they should rest in bed, enhance nutrition, and reduce salt intake, preferably adopting a salt-free or low-salt diet, with daily salt consumption not exceeding 5 grams (1 qian). When ascites is significant, water intake should also be restricted, generally limited to 1,000 milliliters (equivalent to 2 hospital saline bags) per day. For severe hyponatremia, water intake should be restricted to no more than 500 milliliters. Abstinence from alcohol and smoking is recommended, and the use of "liver-protecting" medications should not be compromised.