A member asked:

I have fatty liver disease & cirrhosis& its enlarged. l been vegan 4 3 wks& exercise. my question is would it b ok if l ate crawfish, shrimp,& crabs?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Risk for hepatitis: I would avoid shellfish in general. Have liver functions rechecked.

Answered 8/20/2014

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Dr. Deborah Lim answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Limit protein: Crawfish shrimp crabs crustaceans are sources of protein. For stable liver disease, 0.8g/kg/day of protein is recommended. For unstable liver disease or decompensated cirrhosis, this amount needs to be decreased by 10-15% to prevent episodes of encephalopathy. Plant protein is preferable to animal protein in liver failure patients.

Answered 12/12/2015

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