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Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on dealing with liver failure.
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Ignore: Don't drink alcohol. Eat a low-sodium diet. See a hepatologist as soon as possible.
Answered 12/31/2017
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Ignore: Minimize medications that place too much pressure on your liver. Watch your salts and fluid intake very closely. Remember everything you put in your mouth will filter in liver first.
Answered 6/8/2014
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Ignore: Prevent constipation, aim for 3-4 loose Bowel movement a day.
Answered 8/4/2014
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