What should you pay attention to in cirrhosis of the liver?

  1. Patients with cirrhosis should pay attention to rest, avoid strenuous exercise, maintain an optimistic mood, and establish confidence in overcoming the disease.  2. Food should be easy to digest and nutritious, high protein, high sugar, high vitamin and low fat is the principle of diet for cirrhosis patients.  3, when there is ascites to limit the intake of salt, it is best to use salt-free or low-salt diet, the daily amount of salt to not more than 5 grams (a money) is appropriate.  4, when the ascites is obvious, also limit the intake of water, the general water intake to control the daily 1000-1500mls (equivalent to 2-3 bottles of saline bottles used in hospitals) is appropriate.  5.Incidental esophageal varices should avoid irritating and hard food to avoid hemorrhage from varicose esophageal veins.  6. When there is a possibility of liver coma, protein intake should be limited, and three meals should be vegetable-based.  7. Stop smoking and drinking, and do not abuse “liver protection” drugs.  You should go to the hospital regularly for liver function, alpha-fetoprotein, ultrasound and other tests.