In this guide
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Diet in cirrhosis should be personalized. Many patients need salt restriction, adequate protein, alcohol avoidance and monitoring for ascites, confusion and bleeding risk.
Key Takeaways
- Avoid extra salt
- Reduce packaged salty snacks
- Avoid pickle and papad if advised
- Follow doctor's fluid advice
- Dal, curd, paneer, eggs or lean protein as advised
Salt and swelling
Salt restriction is often important when ascites or leg swelling is present.
- Avoid extra salt
- Reduce packaged salty snacks
- Avoid pickle and papad if advised
- Follow doctor's fluid advice
Protein guidance
Many cirrhosis patients need adequate protein, but the plan depends on condition and encephalopathy risk.
- Dal, curd, paneer, eggs or lean protein as advised
- Small frequent meals
- Avoid long fasting
- Late evening snack may be advised
Foods and habits to avoid
Alcohol must be avoided. Unsafe painkillers, herbal products and high-salt foods can worsen risk.
Urgent symptoms
Vomiting blood, black stools, confusion, fever, increasing swelling or reduced urine need urgent care.