A person with liver disease must eat a special diet. This diet is protects the liver from working too hard and helps it to function as well as possible.
FunctionProteinsnormally help the body repair tissue. They also prevent fatty buildup and damage to the liver cells.
In people with severely damaged livers, proteins are not properly processed. Waste products may build up and affect the brain. Restricting the amount of protein in the diet can reduce the chance that toxic waste products will build up.
The body stores carbohydrates in the form of glycogen. Increasing carbohydrates in the diet helps preserve glycogen stores. People with liver disease may need to increase their intake of carbohydrates in proportion to protein.
Low blood count, nerve problems, and nutritional deficiencies that occur with liver disease may be treated with drugs and vitamin supplements.
Salt in the diet may worsen fluid buildup and swelling in the liver, because salt causes the body to retain water. Most people with severe liver disease must restrict the amount of sodium in their diet.
Food SourcesThe liver is involved in the metabolism of all foods. Metabolism is the conversion of food into energy.
Changing the diet by increasing or decreasing proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins may further affect the function of the diseased liver, especially its protein and vitamin production.
Side EffectsBecause liver disease can affect the absorption of food and the production of proteins and vitamins, your diet may influence your weight, appetite, and the amounts of vitamins in your body. Do not limit protein too much, because it can cause deficiencies of certain amino acids.
RecommendationsThe dietary recommendations may vary, depending on how well your liver is working. It is very important to be under the care of a doctor, because malnutrition can lead to serious problems.
In general, recommendations for patients with severe liver disease may include:
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Usually, there are no cautions against specific foods.
If you have questions about your diet or symptoms, contact your doctor.
ReferencesDeLegge MH. Nutrition in gastrointestinal diseases. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006: chap 16.
A person with liver disease must eat a special diet. This diet protects the liver from working too hard and helps it to function as well as possible.
FunctionProteinsnormally help the body repair tissue. They also prevent fatty buildup and damage to the liver cells.
In people with severely damaged livers, proteins are not properly processed. Waste products may build up and affect the brain. Restricting the amount of protein in the diet can reduce the chance that toxic waste products will build up.
The body stores carbohydrates in the form of glycogen. Increasing carbohydrates in the diet helps preserve glycogen stores. People with liver disease may need to increase their intake of carbohydrates in proportion to protein.
Low blood count, nerve problems, and nutritional deficiencies that occur with liver disease may be treated with drugs and vitamin supplements.
Salt in the diet may worsen fluid buildup and swelling in the liver, because salt causes the body to retain water. Most people with severe liver disease must restrict the amount of sodium in their diet.
Food SourcesThe liver is involved in the metabolism of all foods. Metabolism is the conversion of food into energy.
Changing the diet by increasing or decreasing proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and vitamins may further affect the function of the diseased liver, especially its protein and vitamin production.
Side EffectsBecause liver disease can affect the absorption of food and the production of proteins and vitamins, your diet may influence your weight, appetite, and the amounts of vitamins in your body. Do not limit protein too much, because it can cause deficiencies of certain amino acids.
RecommendationsThe dietary recommendations may vary, depending on how well your liver is working. It is very important to be under the care of a doctor, because malnutrition can lead to serious problems.
In general, recommendations for patients with severe liver disease may include:
SAMPLE MENU
Usually, there are no cautions against specific foods.
If you have questions about your diet or symptoms, contact your doctor.
ReferencesDeLegge MH. Nutrition in gastrointestinal diseases. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Brandt LJ, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2006: chap 16.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 01/24/2012
A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Alison Evert, MS, RD, CDE, Nutritionist, University of Washington Medical Center Diabetes Care Center, Seattle, Washington; and George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California (5/16/2011).
A low protein diet is most beneficial for people with liver and kidney disease. Since protein is composed of 16% nitrogen it can be harmful to excrete the increased amount of urea in people with liver and kidney disease.
Cancer are usually staged I to IV with I being localized disease and IV being advanced, and usually metastatic disease. Limit alcohol consumption since it is metabolized by the liver.
Hyperproteinemia is an excessive amount of protein that is found in the blood. It is typically caused by malabsorption, liver disease, renal disease, and a limitation of protein in the diet.
Affects hepatocytes and interferes with liver function
That disease is called as hepatic coma. When the liver fails to eliminate the ammonia from the blood, the patient go into coma. You have to give antibiotic neomycin to kill the intestinal flora in such patients, along with low protein diet.
Liver cirrhosis is one such disease.
Excess fat in the liver is known as fatty liver disease. There are two types of fatty liver disease: alcoholic liver disease (ALD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Both forms of the disease can lead to permanent liver damage.Alcoholic Liver Disease (ALD)A very high percentage of individuals who abuse alcohol will develop a fatty liver. The amount of alcohol consumed and how long it is consumed before leading to the disease will vary among different people.Other factors that may contribute to the likelihood of developing ALD are obesity, diet, a history of Hepatitis C, or high levels of iron in the system.Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)NAFLD is fatty liver disease that is not brought on by alcohol and it is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the U.S. Although it is an abnormal condition, it does not always damage the liver.Symptoms of Fatty Liver DiseaseThere are usually no symptoms in the beginning stages of fatty liver disease. In advanced cases there may be nausea, weight loss, fatigue, and mental confusion. The liver may be enlarged, and there may be pain in the upper right section of the abdomen. If cirrhosis occurs, the liver will begin to fail, causing fluid retention, yellowing of the eyes and skin, muscle wasting, and internal bleeding.Diagnosis of Fatty Liver DiseaseAn enlarged liver noticed during a checkup or a blood test showing elevated liver enzymes may lead to a suspicion of fatty liver disease. It may also show up on an X-ray or ultrasound. A liver biopsy is the only way to confirm it, however.Treatment of Fatty Liver DiseaseAt this time, there is no treatment for fatty liver disease. In the case of alcoholic liver disease the most important thing to do is stop drinking. For those who are overweight, gradual weight loss may decrease the amount of fat in the liver.
If your liver shuts down your eyes will turn yellow.
Ray Charles died of liver disease.
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Fatty liver disease is an accumulation of triglyceride fat in the liver cells. Fatty liver disease is a reversible condition, and does not spread to other parts of the body.
"Liver disease" is a general term for what it is called when your liver does not function correctly (work properly). There are many different types of liver disease, depending on why you liver is not functioning correctly.