Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had a good appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to the nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it's a liver disease. They advised me to get injections. How should liver ascites patients pay attention to their diet?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the diet for ascites should adopt small, frequent meals to avoid putting pressure on the body's replenishment system. Avoid spicy, irritating, and soft foods. Quit smoking and drinking, and reduce the intake of water and sodium, as the majority of recurrent ascites is caused by excessive water and sodium in the body. If liver cirrhosis patients do not pay attention, excessive water and sodium can lead to recurrent ascites. Increase the intake of high protein, high vitamins, and high carbohydrates to provide energy. Supplement the body with the necessary substances to increase the liver's consumption, reduce liver pressure, and enhance the motivation for liver cell repair and regeneration.