3 methods of eating food for patients with "liver disease"

Suggesting how to choose food for patients with liver disease to help prevent complications. Slow down the severity of the disease and the conditions of nutrition , the better.

Dr. Somsak Akkasilp, Director-General of the Department of Medical Services said that the liver is a collection of various vitamins. And acts to eliminate the toxins absorbed into the bloodstream People with acute hepatitis problems If it is in the short-term, it will not affect nutrition very much, but if cirrhosis or liver cancer will cause various nutrients. Eaten without being burned and not fully utilized The body therefore receives insufficient nutrients and affects nutrition status. Therefore, liver disease affects the nutritional status of patients. The best thing is to take care of health,  eat healthy food and exercise regularly.

Good food helps to heal the liver

Dr. Sukrom Chi-Charoen, Deputy Medical Director Rajavithi Hospital Said further that Liver disease treatment food is divided into 3 types which are

1. Diet for treating hepatitis While patients who are tired of food may help by providing liquid food, but it is very valuable, such as foods made from eggs, milk, sugar, ice cream. Able to eat normal food, therefore providing complete nutritious food
2. Cirrhosis treatment food The doctor will order to increase or decrease the amount of protein for each patient. The initial stage of cirrhosis that has no brain effect. Can get protein or meat content is not different from the general people about 6-12 tablespoons a day, including whole eggs, eggs, lean meat such as meat, fish, chicken, pork, but if cirrhosis with brain symptoms associated with Will reduce to about 2-3 tablespoons a day or to refrain from protein for a while Choose low-protein carbohydrate foods such as vermicelli, salmon flour, Shanghai noodles, sago flour, tapioca flour, vitamins B1, B2, B6, and B12. Eat cooked food, especially seafood to reduce fat.
3. Diet for liver cancer . Early stages of the disease should be increased to 1.5 grams of protein per 1 kg of body weight from meat, fish, eggs, consuming less fat. To prevent bloating, bloating, gas in the digestive tract If edema should be supplemented with egg whites. May eat 2 hard-boiled eggs per day, eat carbohydrates, rice, nectar (can increase in non- diabetic ) should not consume cereals Excessive amount of green leafy vegetables because they will cause more distension. In the event that the patient has neurological symptoms, should consult a doctor.