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How to prevent cirrhosis of the liver?
The first step is to avoid excessive drinking. It is best to consume an average of no more than two alcoholic drinks a day for men or one drink a day for women. If you have chronic hepatitis or other liver problems, avoid alcohol completely. Some other causes of cirrhosis can be prevented. To avoid infection with hepatitis B and C, do not inject illegal drugs, snort
cocaine, or have unprotected sex, especially with multiple partners. If you are considering body piercing or tattooing, make sure that the equipment is cleaned properly. Health care and emergency workers should follow infection control precautions carefully whenever they are exposed to blood. Hepatitis B also is preventable by vaccine, a series of three shots that is 90 percent effective.
Other preventive measures include:
Obtaining counseling or other treatment for alcoholism
Taking precautions (practicing safe sex, avoiding dirty needles) to prevent hepatitis
Getting immunizations against hepatitis if a person is in a high-risk group
Receiving appropriate medical treatment quickly when diagnosed with hepatitis B or hepatitis C
Having blood drawn at regular intervals to rid the body of excess iron from hemochromatosis
Using medicines (chelating agents) to rid the body of excess copper from Wilson's disease
Wearing protective clothing and following product directions when using toxic chemicals at work, at home, or in the garden.
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More information on cirrhosis of the liver
What is cirrhosis of the liver? - Cirrhosis is an irreversible result of various disorders. Cirrhosis is the result of damage to the liver cells from toxins, metabolic problems or other causes.
What causes cirrhosis of the liver? - Long-term alcoholism is the primary cause of cirrhosis. Cirrhosis is the result of damage to the liver cells from toxins, metabolic problems or other causes.
What are the symptoms of cirrhosis? - The symptoms will depend on how much damage has occurred to the liver. The patient may experience fatigue, weakness, and exhaustion.
What're the complications of cirrhosis? - Complications of cirrhosis include vomiting of blood, either from ulcers in the stomach or from leaking varicose veins in the lower end of the oesophagus.
How is cirrhosis diagnosed? - The doctor diagnoses cirrhosis from the patient's symptoms and from laboratory tests. A liver biopsy is the only definite method for diagnosing cirrhosis.
What are the treatments for cirrhosis? - The goal of treatment is to cure or reduce the condition causing cirrhosis, prevent or delay disease progression, and prevent or treat complications.
How to prevent cirrhosis of the liver? - The first step to prevent cirrhosis is to avoid excessive drinking. Taking precautions (practicing safe sex, avoiding dirty needles) to prevent hepatitis.
What is alcoholic cirrhosis? - Alcoholic cirrhosis is a condition of irreversible liver disease due to the chronic inflammatory and toxic effects of ethanol on the liver. |
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