Patient's question:
I've been feeling pain in my liver recently, and I can alleviate it myself. Later, the pain returned. I don't like drinking beer, but I usually have a bit with every meal. Before, I didn't notice anything, but recently, my health check-up said I have liver cirrhosis. The doctor prescribed a bunch of medications for me. I vaguely remember asking if my diet also needs to be adjusted. What should I pay attention to in terms of diet with liver cirrhosis?Doctor's answer:
1. Fresh fruits and vegetables intake2. High vitamin diet
3. Eat more high-protein foods
4. Eat less low-salt diet: For cirrhosis patients with edema and ascites, in addition to increasing protein intake, a low-salt diet should also be adopted.
5. Strictly abstain from alcohol: Alcohol is the enemy of the liver, especially for cirrhosis patients with liver damage. Abstaining from alcohol in a timely manner is undeniable. Otherwise, it will accelerate liver hardening, further exacerbating the condition and being extremely unfavorable for cirrhosis. In addition to timely treatment for cirrhosis, friends with the disease should maintain a positive attitude in facing it. Only in this way can they reduce the patient's immunity and the belief in combating the disease. At the same time, they should pay more attention to their dietary care and closely monitor changes in their symptoms, believing that this will surely drive cirrhosis away.