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The article is expertly consulted by MSc Vu Tan Phuc - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine, Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital.Cirrhosis is the end stage of chronic liver disease, it takes years or decades for chronic liver disease to become cirrhosis. There is currently no cure for cirrhosis. The best way to prevent it is to diagnose and treat chronic liver disease.
Here are 7 ways you can prevent cirrhosis.
1. Limit alcohol intake
Drinking too much alcohol causes your liver to swell, damaging liver cells. Over time, the liver is damaged, causing the liver to accumulate a lot of fat, causing hepatitis, this condition will lead to cirrhosis.Alcohol-related cirrhosis is usually the result of 10 years or more of heavy drinking, but some people are more susceptible than others. Women who drink a lot of alcohol are more likely to develop cirrhosis than men. To reduce your chances of getting the disease, limit your alcohol intake to no more than 14 units of alcohol per week. Here's how many units of alcohol you can consume, including alcoholic beverages in general:
One small cup (25ml, or 0.85 ounce) of spirits, is equal to 1 unit. One small glass (125ml, or 4.2 ounce) of wine, is equal to 1.5 units. 20 ounces of normal alcoholic beverage, equivalent to 2 units.
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2. Protect yourself from hepatitis
Usually, hepatitis is caused by a virus. If you have chronic hepatitis C, you are more likely to develop cirrhosis. To reduce your risk of getting hepatitis, you should avoid unprotected sex and not share needles to inject drugs.Stay away from tattooing or body piercing in an unsanitary environment. If you want to get a tattoo, make sure the tools are properly disinfected and the needles are not shared with anyone.
3. Vaccination
If you work in the medical, healthcare, or law enforcement sector, or simply in a profession where you may come into contact with people with hepatitis, you should consider getting vaccinated against hepatitis B. . There is currently no vaccine for hepatitis C.In the United States, vaccination against hepatitis B is also recommended for the following:
Anyone under the age of 19 Anyone who has sex unsafe or intravenous drug use
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4. Pay attention to the food you use
Fat accumulation in the liver can cause non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and lead to cirrhosis. NASH has been linked to high cholesterol, coronary artery disease, obesity, and diabetes.If you stick to a healthy diet, limit portion sizes, and maintain a healthy weight, you reduce your risk of developing both NASH and cirrhosis.
5. Drink coffee
It turns out that drinking a lot of coffee can significantly reduce your chances of getting cirrhosis. A recent study found that people who drink two or more cups of coffee a day have a lower risk of cirrhosis than those who drink less than one cup.
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6. Use Statins
These drugs are commonly used to treat high cholesterol. Statins can also help protect you from cirrhosis if you have hepatitis C and hepatitis B. Studies show that people with hepatitis B who use statins are less likely to develop cirrhosis than those who do. hepatitis without statins.7. Needs to be checked regularly
If you were born in South Asia, Africa or other parts of the world where hepatitis B and C are common, you should be screened for cirrhosis. Early treatment can prevent the onset of the disease.Cirrhosis is one of the chronic diseases, dangerous for patients. If not detected and treated early, cirrhosis is the foundation of liver cancer. The health and life of the patient will be severely reduced due to the effects of cirrhosis. Without proper prevention, anyone can be a victim of cirrhosis and with different ages, the treatment will also be different. Therefore, medical experts recommend that people should have regular medical check-ups to detect the disease as early as possible, the more effective the treatment will be.
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Reference source: webmd.com
