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| Normal liver and liver with Cirrhosis |
Cirrhosis is a slowly progressing disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced with scar tissue, eventually preventing the liver from functioning properly. The scar tissue blocks the flow of blood through the liver and slows the processing of nutrients, hormones, drugs, and naturally produced toxins. It also slows the production of proteins and other substances made by the liver.
According to the National Institutes of Health, cirrhosis is the 12th leading cause of death by disease.
How Can I Prevent Cirrhosis of the Liver?
There are several ways to reduce your risk of developing cirrhosis of the liver:
- Don't abuse alcohol. If you do drink alcohol, limit how much you drink and how often. Remember, it's not only the heavy drinker who gets cirrhosis. If you drink more than 2 drinks a day, you are increasing your risk. A drink is a 5-oz glass of wine, a 12-oz can of beer, or a 1 1/2-oz portion of hard liquor.
- Avoid high-risk sexual behavior such as unprotected sexual contact with multiple partners.
- Be careful around synthetic chemicals, such as cleaning products and pesticides. If you come into contact with chemicals often, wear protective clothing and a facemask.
- Get vaccinated against hepatitis B.
- Eat a well-balanced, low-fat diet high in fruits and vegetables and take vitamins.
- Maintain a healthy weight, because excess body fat can cause fatty liver, which may lead to liver disease.
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