- Visit a nutritionist to devise a diet plan. Eat more complex carbohydrates (breads, cereals, grains, legumes, dried beans and peas, pasta, rice). Adequate but not excessive protein is also important. Patients with cirrhosis tend to better tolerate the protein from dairy and plant sources than from meat sources, and therefore may benefit from a more vegetarian type diet. Too much protein may cause hepatic encephalopathy, liver failure induced change of consciousness.
- Avoid fibrous, coarse or hot foods in case of esophageal varices. Chew food properly before swallowing.
- Patients with ascites or edema should restrict fluid intake and eat a low sodium diet.
- Eat small, frequent meals following a regular daily schedule. Have adequate rest. Avoid intense physical activities, alcohol, and cigarettes.
- Avoid raw or undercooked vegetables, meat, seafood or eggs for prevention from infection.
- Avoid raw or undercooked vegetables, meat, seafood or eggs to prevent infection.
- Avoid straining during defecation, and eat more fruits and vegetables to prevent constipation.
- Watch out for spontaneous bleeding such as easy bruising, gum bleeding, and tarry stool.
- Follow up as scheduled.
- Return to the emergency department if there are the following symptoms：
- Hematemesis or bloody vomitus
- Bloody stools
- Jaundice or yellowing skin discoloration
- Drowsiness or conscious change
- Abdominal pain with fever
Liver Cirrhosis Care
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