How to Repair Cirrhosis of the Liver
Cirrhosis is a disease that causes scarring of the liver. Symptoms include weight loss, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, and bloating of the stomach and limbs. There are many different causes of cirrhosis, including alcoholism, parasites, hepatitis, and cystic fibrosis. While severe cases of cirrhosis can be fatal, mild cirrhosis can in fact be reversed. Repairing a liver damaged by cirrhosis, however, requires a change of lifestyle and diet. When recovering from cirrhosis, it is vital that you are committed to your own health and well-being.
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How to Repair Cirrhosis of the Liver
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Change your diet by limiting the amount of protein and sodium you eat. These are processed by the liver, so it's important not to put undue stress on the liver with an excessive amount of salt and protein.
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Eat lots of vegetables and fruits, which are rich in nutrients. Malnutrition is often a side effect of cirrhosis, so it's important that what you eat is as packed with vitamins and minerals as possible.
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Remove all alcohol from your home, and avoid drinking alcohol in restaurants and social settings. Alcohol will have a permanent damaging effect on your liver, keeping it from repairing itself and worsening cirrhosis.
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Avoid over-the-counter medications containing acetaminophen and ibuprofen, such as Tylenol and Advil. These medicines can cause digestive tract bleeding in someone with cirrhosis. Aspirin should also be avoided.
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Avoid any raw or undercooked meat and fish. Cirrhosis makes you more susceptible to food-borne diseases and parasites, so always make sure your meat and fish are well-done.
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Vaccinate yourself from the flu, hepatitis, and pneumonia. Because cirrhosis often results in a weakened immune system, these diseases can be extremely severe or even fatal.
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Stop smoking if you're a smoker. Smoking further weakens your overall health, adding another roadblock to recovery from cirrhosis.
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Keep a positive attitude. Cirrhosis is a serious illness, but mild cases can be reversed with the right lifestyle and diet changes. Fight for your life every day by making healthful choices.
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