• General Information
  • The Healthy Liver
  • Liver Disease
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Treatment

Possible treatments for patients diagnosed with liver disease are:

• An alcohol-free diet

• Vaccination for Hepatitis B (HBV) unless already infected with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis A (HAV) if not already immune

• A diet low in sodium, high in carbohydrates and high in protein; raw shellfish, red meat and fat should be avoided

• Patients with cirrhosis should not take NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs) such as Advil (Ibuprofen), Motrin (Ibuprofen), or aspirin-type drugs. In general, patients should consult their physician before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications.

• Patients with cirrhosis have a greater risk of ulcer disease and should discuss with the physician the possibility of taking an anti-ulcer medication.

• Liver transplantation is one of several options, and may be discussed with the patient’s hepatologist, or liver specialist.

 A list of medications that can harm the liver are available through the following web site:
http://www.cpmc.org/advanced/liver/patients/topics/medications.html

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