Once diagnosed with cirrhosis, is there any way to stop it from becoming worse?

Answer 1

Liver damage from cirrhosis cannot be reversed, but treatment can stop or delay further progression and reduce complications. Treatment depends on the cause of cirrhosis and any complications a person is experiencing. For example, cirrhosis caused by alcohol abuse is treated by abstaining from alcohol. Treatment for hepatitis-related cirrhosis involves medications used to treat the different types of hepatitis, such as interferon for viral hepatitis and corticosteroids for autoimmune hepatitis. Cirrhosis caused by Wilson's disease, in which copper builds up in organs, is treated with medications to remove the copper. These are just a few examples--treatment for cirrhosis resulting from other diseases will depend on the underlying cause. In all cases, regardless of the cause, following a healthy diet and avoiding alcohol are essential because the body needs all the nutrients it can get, and alcohol will only lead to more liver damage.

Answer 2

Cirrhosis is a chronic, ongoing, long-term disease. The damage is irreversible but treatment can prevent further damage. I suspect you're asking this question about some you know and care for. If this person is currently under a doctor's care (hepatologist) then treatment may already have begun.

Answer 3

Put the cap back on the whiskey bottle.

Answer 4

Well, I think to stop drinking is important.

Answer 5

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