Diet of patients with hepatic encephalopathy

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Hepatic encephalopathy is a very serious disease, for patients with hepatic encephalopathy, diet health care is also very important, so which food is suitable for patients with hepatic encephalopathy?

Diet of patients with hepatic encephalopathy

1. For those who can eat carbohydrate, choose glucose, rice soup, lotus root powder, fruit juice, jam, jelly, etc., as well as fine grains and fruits with less fiber. Soybean products are rich in leucine, isoleucine and other branched chain amino acids, which is a good source of protein for patients with hepatic encephalopathy. Milk protein production of ammonia is less, and can be increased gradually when the condition is improved. We should pay attention to the change of electrolyte and correct electrolyte disorder.

2. In the prodromal stage of hepatic coma, it is advisable to choose semi liquid diet or liquid diet with low protein, low fat, low salt and high carbohydrate, which is easy to digest. In the case of coma, liquid diet can be used by nasal feeding.

3. Liver coma and less residue semi liquid diet: energy (1600kcal), protein 30g, fat 30g, carbohydrates 300 ~ 320G, salt 1 ~ 2G, copper 3mg, zinc 15mg. The deficiency of trace elements can be supplemented with corresponding nutrient supplements.

matters needing attention

Dietary considerations for patients with hepatic encephalopathy 1. Protein: for patients with hepatic encephalopathy, reduce the source of ammonia. The key point of treatment is to inhibit its production and reduce its absorption. Controlling protein intake in diet is one of the basic measures to prevent the increase of blood ammonia. ? 2. Fat: it is better to use small dose of fat, 1g / D per day. Medium chain fatty acids and essential amino acids should be used as much as possible, and the heat supply should not exceed 40% of the total amount. For comatose patients, fat should be used with caution.