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Cirrhosis is an advanced stage of liver disorder and it occurs after hepatic fibrosis. The stage cannot be restored and at times the only alternative stays to be liver transplantation. That again depends on the stage of cirrhosis your father is into and physical examination helps to diagnose it. If it is chronic liver malfunctioning and is diagnosed at early stages it can be cured with extra care and effort.
On the diet front, only thoroughly cooked food rich in vitamins and nutrients should be given to the patient. Alcohol is the chief cause of cirrhosis and we don't know if your father has been alcoholic all his life. Patients with the history of acquiring cirrhosis due to consumption of alcohol have less chances of survival.
Protein helps in general repair of the body to make up for the losses due to wear and tear in the body. Protein should be taken from normal vegetarian sources like beans and cooked pulses and not from meat as it has additional fats which are harmful to the body. Individuals with cirrhosis take long time to digest fats as the liver doesn't work well and the fats get deposited in the inner linings of the liver so it cannot function well. Liver produces bile juice which helps in the digestion of the food. Malfunctioning of the liver doesn't generate the bile in proper amount and digestion is affected.
Fat absorption by the body becomes difficult with cirrhosis. Cirrhosis makes the body lazy and lethargic and also leads to several vitamin deficiencies in the body. So, vitamins should be taken in soluble form to make up for the losses in the body. Salt intake should be reduced in the daily diet as sodium is not recommended for Cirrhosis patients.
Your father has lost sensation in the legs due to weakness in the body makes him exhausted. Patients should eat food rich in vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, E and D. Herbs like turmeric which support and provide energy and immunity to the body should be included as a part of our daily diet.
Leg exercises can also work wonders in the treatment of cirrhosis when it affects certain body organs. Staying active keeps one in good mood and the mind stays free from mental sickness caused due to physical impairment. Regular leg movements while lying on the bed keeps one in good spirit and helps to recover from the trauma fast enough.
Indeed, you should devote time with your father but people generally recover from cirrhosis if it is diagnosed in the initial stages. They recover successfully with liver transplantation. Proper and timely care along with sufficient amount of nutrients helps them recover from the ailment.
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