How does liver disease affect nutrition?
Many chronic liver diseases are associated with malnutrition. Patients with cirrhosis are often malnourished, with wasting of the muscle mass and an emaciated appearance. People who are well nourished, but drink alcohol, are also susceptible to alcoholic liver disease. It is known that a dramatic loss of weight (35-40%) and protein deprivation can be associated with liver disease. Such severe weight loss is encountered in starving populations or in obese patients who have had surgery as a means of reducing weight. People with liver disease often have to follow special diets, for more information please click here. Exercise & the Liver Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It helps give your body the energy it needs to work well, can help boost your immune system and will help keep your liver healthy. Exercise is especially important in maintaining an ideal weight for your age, gender and body type. People who are overweight or obese, run a higher risk of developing a fa
Many chronic liver diseases are associated with malnutrition. One of the most common of these is cirrhosis. Cirrhosis refers to the replacement of damaged liver cells by fibrous scar tissue which disrupts the liver’s important functions. Cirrhosis occurs as a result of excessive alcohol intake (most common), common viral hepatitis, obstruction of the bile ducts, and exposure to certain drugs or toxic substances. Many chronic liver diseases are associated with malnutrition. One of the most common of these is cirrhosis. Cirrhosis refers to the replacement of damaged liver cells by fibrous scar tissue which disrupts the liver’s important functions. Cirrhosis occurs as a result of excessive alcohol intake (most common), common viral hepatitis, obstruction of the bile ducts, and exposure to certain drugs or toxic substances. People with cirrhosis often experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and weight loss, giving them an emaciated appearance. Diet alone does not contribute to the de
Many chronic liver diseases are associated with malnutrition. One of the most common of these is cirrhosis. Cirrhosis refers to the replacement of damaged liver cells by fibrous scar tissue which disrupts the liver’s important functions. Cirrhosis occurs as a result of excessive alcohol intake (most common), common viral hepatitis, obstruction of the bile ducts, and exposure to certain drugs or toxic substances. People with cirrhosis often experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and weight loss, giving them an emaciated appearance. Diet alone does not contribute to the development of this liver disease. People who are well nourished, for example, but drink large amounts of alcohol, are also susceptible to alcoholic disease. Adults with cirrhosis require a balanced diet rich in protein, providing 2,000 to 3,000 calories a day to allow the liver cells to regenerate. However, too much protein will result in an increased amount of ammonia in the blood; too little protein can reduce h
Many chronic liver diseases are associated with malnutrition. One of the most common of these is cirrhosis. Cirrhosis refers to the replacement of damaged liver cells by fibrous scar tissue which interferes with the liver’s important functions. This condition can occur in the late stage of many different liver disorders, including excessive alcohol intake (most common), viral hepatitis, obstruction of the bile ducts, and exposure to certain drugs or toxic substances. Persons with cirrhosis often experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and weight loss, giving them an emaciated appearance. Although it is true that many such patients have an inadequate diet, this alone does not contribute to the development of this liver disease. People who are well nourished, for example, but drink large amounts of alcohol, are also susceptible to alcoholic disease.
