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Please provide some do's and don'ts on living with cirrhosis.

15 doctors weighed in across 13 answers

Ignore: If you have cirrhosis enjoy life without alcohol, drugs and other hepatotoxins.

Answered 1/17/2018

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Ignore: You have no room for unhealthy lifestyle so do all you can to eat healthy, avoid smoking and alcohol.

Answered 11/8/2017

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Ignore: You can't afford any unhealthy lifestyle. Use medications very cautiously to avoid further damage.

Answered 11/4/2017

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Ask your doctor or pharmacist if any medicines or pills you take are liver toxic, like Tylenol (acetaminophen).

Answered 8/1/2014

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Ignore: Do: listen to your doctor. Don't: rely on fasting, liver cleansers, or supplements (they don't help).

Answered 1/26/2015

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Do stay positive. Do see a liver specialist. Don't drink Alcohol. Don't take meds without asking.

Answered 1/26/2015

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Dr. Linda Everett answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Avoid all alcohol and ask your doctor before taking any prescription or OTC medications.

Answered 1/26/2015

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Avoid alcohol, NSAID (Motrin, Ibuprofen, Advil, (ibuprofen)...) avoid raw fish and shellfish.

Answered 1/26/2015

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Dr. Enrique Molina answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Ignore: Don't drink alcohol. Low salt diet is important. Visit your liver doctor regularly.

Answered 1/26/2015

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Ignore: Do not drink alcohol. Use Tylenol (acetaminophen) sparingly. Avoid high protein meals. See MD.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Ignore: Do follow your management plan(s) like healthy diet. Don't ignore symptoms like ascites.

Answered 4/27/2016

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Ignore: Tylenol (acetaminophen) upto 2000 milligrams a day is safe with cirrhosis. Avoid NSAIDS ( Ibuprofen etc).

Answered 1/26/2015

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Ignore: Do use an electric razor to avoid cutting youself. Your blood will not clot as easily now.

Answered 2/1/2015

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