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Suggest Treatment For Alcoholic Cirrhosis Of The Liver
I have been diagnosed with alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. It s been 6 months I have quit drinking and my symptoms have mostly disappeared. I do have pain and soreness in my joints and muscles especially in my hands. I find this symptom listed but can find no explanation as to what causes this in people with this diagnosis. I thought maybe it is a bizzare coincidence that I am developing arthritis at this particular time. Can you explain why people with cirrhosis have muscle/joint pain? I am Steve at YYYY@YYYY . Thanks..
Mon, 18 Mar 2019
Hi,
This is a serious disease if cirrhosis is present and quitting alcohol is the most important thing that should be done. Also, medications which are hematotoxic should be avoided. This is necessary to prevent disease progression which is lethal in most cases. At the early stages, it can be treated with these measures but in case of progression.
Diet should be balanced and healthy and get regular exercise. Limit high-carb foods such as bread, grits, rice, potatoes, and corn. And cut down on drinks with lots of sugar like sports drinks and juice. If there is viral hepatitis as the underlying cause then antiviral medications are required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
This is a serious disease if cirrhosis is present and quitting alcohol is the most important thing that should be done. Also, medications which are hematotoxic should be avoided. This is necessary to prevent disease progression which is lethal in most cases. At the early stages, it can be treated with these measures but in case of progression.
Diet should be balanced and healthy and get regular exercise. Limit high-carb foods such as bread, grits, rice, potatoes, and corn. And cut down on drinks with lots of sugar like sports drinks and juice. If there is viral hepatitis as the underlying cause then antiviral medications are required.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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