How is liver ascites treated

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Now many friends in our life are troubled by ascites due to liver cirrhosis. Ascites of liver cirrhosis often make the patient's abdominal distension unbearable, and even cause hypotension or shock. In order to help patients relieve the pain as soon as possible, I specially introduce a method for the treatment of ascites due to liver cirrhosis.

How is liver ascites treated

First, due to the poor appetite and digestive ability of patients with liver cirrhosis, the diet should be diversified as far as possible, fresh and delicious, so as to stimulate appetite and improve digestion.

Second: Patients with ascites or edema should be given a salt less or salt free diet. Because the main component of salt is sodium chloride, sodium can keep water in the body. Generally, it is necessary to limit the amount of drinking water while limiting the salt.

Third, low protein diet should be used in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis and liver coma. Because protein is a substance containing ammonia, it can produce ammonia in the process of metabolism in the body, and ammonia is toxic to the human body.

matters needing attention

Be careful to eat some spicy food (including green onion, garlic, etc.), hard food and vegetables with more plant cellulose, etc. should also be used with caution, because food with irritation or excessive residue can cause esophageal varices rupture and bleeding.