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The liver is the organ that detoxifies the body, synthesizes proteins, stores sugars and fats, and produces bile. The liver is also a powerful regenerative organ of the body. Therefore, even if the liver has disease, it is difficult to recognize the symptoms of the disease. By the time an abnormality is noticed, the situation is usually quite bad. Visit your doctor regularly to prevent and treat liver diseases and follow the nutritional guidelines below.1. Main diseases and causes of liver disease
More than 50% of people with liver disease are caused by the hepatitis virus. But lately, fatty liver disease - caused by complications from alcohol, obesity, lifestyle-related diseases - is on the rise.1.1. Viral hepatitis
Hepatitis A : A disease caused by the hepatitis A virus. It is mainly transmitted through the gastrointestinal tract through eating and drinking contaminated food. Hepatitis B: The disease is caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus. The body is infected through blood, body fluids, and from mother to child during childbirth. Hepatitis C: The disease is caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus. The body is infected through blood and body fluids. For example: Through blood transfusion or injecting drugs, there is a risk of chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis or liver cancer.1.2. Steatosis
This is a disease mainly caused by eating too much fat or drinking too much alcohol, which causes excess fat to accumulate in the liver. Many cases of fatty liver are associated with diseases related to an unhealthy lifestyle: Smoking, drinking alcohol, eating a lot,...1.3. Liver damage caused by alcohol
GGT increased. The cause is drinking a lot of alcohol over a long period of time. Can progress to cirrhosis, liver cancer.
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2. Symptoms of liver disease
The body is sluggish, does not want to eat. Feeling nauseous. The palm of the hand is red. Yellow skin, yellow eyes. Legs and feet are swollen. The body is itchy, the fever is low, the abdomen is swollen and the neck is swollen.3. Principles of nutrition for patients with liver dysfunction
Provide enough energy: 25 - 40 Kcal/kg ideal body weight/day, depending on the stage of the disease. Split meals: 5-6 meals/day.
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