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What Medication Is Suggested For Cirrhosis Of Liver?
I was dedected for Cirrhosis of the Liver ( due to alcohol ) 2 and half yrs back. Conditon is now normal vis a vis
blood reports, no asities, good USG , good digestion - NO alcohol sinnce diagnosis, no red meats , pleanty of
excercise etc. Height 6 feet 1 inch, wt 98 kgs ( went down to 85 kgs during illness ) . Does the damaged liver regenerate ? If not then can one lead a normal life with the changes in life style OR does the damage process ( node formation / damage to cells ) continue ?
blood reports, no asities, good USG , good digestion - NO alcohol sinnce diagnosis, no red meats , pleanty of
excercise etc. Height 6 feet 1 inch, wt 98 kgs ( went down to 85 kgs during illness ) . Does the damaged liver regenerate ? If not then can one lead a normal life with the changes in life style OR does the damage process ( node formation / damage to cells ) continue ?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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The only two things which will help to improve survival is abstinence from alcohol and adequate nutrition. The liver does regenerate but it is a slow process. In some case the liver damage can prrogress inspite of stopping alcohol.
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