Introduction Cirrhosis of the liver is the final stage of many serious liver diseases. It can be caused by alcohol, viral diseases (especially hepatitis B and C) and also by some metabolic diseases. It is a conversion of the liver tissue into connective tissue. This can then no longer fulfil the function of the liver … Nutrition in cirrhosis of the liver
I should drink this much In the early stages of liver cirrhosis there is usually no reason to change the amount of water you drink. However, this should always be discussed with the treating physician. In principle, alcohol of any kind should be avoided. If cirrhosis of the liver is already advanced, dropsy may develop. … I should drink this much | Nutrition in cirrhosis of the liver
Vitamin substitution in liver cirrhosis In general, a balanced diet is sufficient to cover the body’s vitamin requirements. However, patients with advanced disease often have the problem of poorly tolerating food intake. This increasingly leads to an aversion to food. For this reason, patients with liver cirrhosis are often malnourished at a certain point. Then, … Vitamin substitution in liver cirrhosis | Nutrition in cirrhosis of the liver
