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How Can Liver Cirrhosis Be Treated?

I have just found out that I have cirrhosis of the liver it is cause by having dietbits and the doctor said with watching my loseing weight and no sweets and loseing 20 pounds I should live a good rest of my life so I now afaird to eat at all just very little bits what should I do
Sat, 12 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your diagnosis is cirrhosis. Clinical history should be taken regarding leg edema, abdomen swelling etc. If portal hypertension present, then beta blocker can be prescribed. For swelling a diuretic drug can be prescribed.

For portal hypertension, TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) operation is also beneficial. Take the low-fat diet and maintain sugar within the limit. Avoid the habit of drinking alcohol. Consult gastroenterologist for examination.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Parth Goswami
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How Can Liver Cirrhosis Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your diagnosis is cirrhosis. Clinical history should be taken regarding leg edema, abdomen swelling etc. If portal hypertension present, then beta blocker can be prescribed. For swelling a diuretic drug can be prescribed. For portal hypertension, TIPS (transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt) operation is also beneficial. Take the low-fat diet and maintain sugar within the limit. Avoid the habit of drinking alcohol. Consult gastroenterologist for examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami