Guest guest Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.numedx.com/readstory.phtml?story=v3n2nutrition Nutrition and cirrhosis Cirrhosis, fibrotic (thickened and hardened) liver tissue, occurs in the later stages of hepatitis C in chronically infected patients.3-5 Complications of cirrhosis include portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the liver's circulatory system). Portal hypertension can result in ascites (fluid retention in the belly area) and varices (enlarged veins in the digestive tract). As with the hepatitis diet described above, people with cirrhosis need a high-calorie, high-protein diet. In addition, with cirrhosis, foods that are high in sodium and ammonia need to be avoided. Table 2 identifies ammonia- and sodium-containing foods. TABLE 2. FOODS HIGH IN AMMONIA AND SODIUM Foods High in Ammonia Aged cheeses, Salami, Bacon, Ham, Ground beef, Gelatin Foods High in Sodium Salt, Garlic salt, onion salt, season salt, Soy sauce, Monosodium glutamate (MSG), Canned soups, Canned vegetables & meats, Cured meats (bacon, sausage, ham, lunchmeats), Processed cheeses, Frozen meals, Salty snacks (chips, pretzels, popcorn), Pickled foods (sauerkraut, pickles, olives) Generally, no more than 2000 mg to 3000 mg of sodium should be ingested each day to minimize water retention and facilitate blood-pressure control. In addition to avoiding salty foods, salt in cooking, and salt at the table, it is necessary to select low-sodium foods in order to maintain sodium intake below 3000 mg per day. If varices are present in the esophagus or stomach, a soft diet should be consumed, and the patient should avoid any rough foods such as pretzels or nuts that could scratch those blood vessels and cause bleeding. Blood potassium levels need to be monitored, but potassium supplementation should only occur with a prescription and regular monitoring from your physician. Many cirrhosis patients need supplementation with the B-complex vitamins: zinc, magnesium, and phosphorous. _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.numedx.com/readstory.phtml?story=v3n2nutrition Nutrition and cirrhosis Cirrhosis, fibrotic (thickened and hardened) liver tissue, occurs in the later stages of hepatitis C in chronically infected patients.3-5 Complications of cirrhosis include portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the liver's circulatory system). Portal hypertension can result in ascites (fluid retention in the belly area) and varices (enlarged veins in the digestive tract). As with the hepatitis diet described above, people with cirrhosis need a high-calorie, high-protein diet. In addition, with cirrhosis, foods that are high in sodium and ammonia need to be avoided. Table 2 identifies ammonia- and sodium-containing foods. TABLE 2. FOODS HIGH IN AMMONIA AND SODIUM Foods High in Ammonia Aged cheeses, Salami, Bacon, Ham, Ground beef, Gelatin Foods High in Sodium Salt, Garlic salt, onion salt, season salt, Soy sauce, Monosodium glutamate (MSG), Canned soups, Canned vegetables & meats, Cured meats (bacon, sausage, ham, lunchmeats), Processed cheeses, Frozen meals, Salty snacks (chips, pretzels, popcorn), Pickled foods (sauerkraut, pickles, olives) Generally, no more than 2000 mg to 3000 mg of sodium should be ingested each day to minimize water retention and facilitate blood-pressure control. In addition to avoiding salty foods, salt in cooking, and salt at the table, it is necessary to select low-sodium foods in order to maintain sodium intake below 3000 mg per day. If varices are present in the esophagus or stomach, a soft diet should be consumed, and the patient should avoid any rough foods such as pretzels or nuts that could scratch those blood vessels and cause bleeding. Blood potassium levels need to be monitored, but potassium supplementation should only occur with a prescription and regular monitoring from your physician. Many cirrhosis patients need supplementation with the B-complex vitamins: zinc, magnesium, and phosphorous. _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.numedx.com/readstory.phtml?story=v3n2nutrition Nutrition and cirrhosis Cirrhosis, fibrotic (thickened and hardened) liver tissue, occurs in the later stages of hepatitis C in chronically infected patients.3-5 Complications of cirrhosis include portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the liver's circulatory system). Portal hypertension can result in ascites (fluid retention in the belly area) and varices (enlarged veins in the digestive tract). As with the hepatitis diet described above, people with cirrhosis need a high-calorie, high-protein diet. In addition, with cirrhosis, foods that are high in sodium and ammonia need to be avoided. Table 2 identifies ammonia- and sodium-containing foods. TABLE 2. FOODS HIGH IN AMMONIA AND SODIUM Foods High in Ammonia Aged cheeses, Salami, Bacon, Ham, Ground beef, Gelatin Foods High in Sodium Salt, Garlic salt, onion salt, season salt, Soy sauce, Monosodium glutamate (MSG), Canned soups, Canned vegetables & meats, Cured meats (bacon, sausage, ham, lunchmeats), Processed cheeses, Frozen meals, Salty snacks (chips, pretzels, popcorn), Pickled foods (sauerkraut, pickles, olives) Generally, no more than 2000 mg to 3000 mg of sodium should be ingested each day to minimize water retention and facilitate blood-pressure control. In addition to avoiding salty foods, salt in cooking, and salt at the table, it is necessary to select low-sodium foods in order to maintain sodium intake below 3000 mg per day. If varices are present in the esophagus or stomach, a soft diet should be consumed, and the patient should avoid any rough foods such as pretzels or nuts that could scratch those blood vessels and cause bleeding. Blood potassium levels need to be monitored, but potassium supplementation should only occur with a prescription and regular monitoring from your physician. Many cirrhosis patients need supplementation with the B-complex vitamins: zinc, magnesium, and phosphorous. _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ http://www.numedx.com/readstory.phtml?story=v3n2nutrition Nutrition and cirrhosis Cirrhosis, fibrotic (thickened and hardened) liver tissue, occurs in the later stages of hepatitis C in chronically infected patients.3-5 Complications of cirrhosis include portal hypertension (high blood pressure in the liver's circulatory system). Portal hypertension can result in ascites (fluid retention in the belly area) and varices (enlarged veins in the digestive tract). As with the hepatitis diet described above, people with cirrhosis need a high-calorie, high-protein diet. In addition, with cirrhosis, foods that are high in sodium and ammonia need to be avoided. Table 2 identifies ammonia- and sodium-containing foods. TABLE 2. FOODS HIGH IN AMMONIA AND SODIUM Foods High in Ammonia Aged cheeses, Salami, Bacon, Ham, Ground beef, Gelatin Foods High in Sodium Salt, Garlic salt, onion salt, season salt, Soy sauce, Monosodium glutamate (MSG), Canned soups, Canned vegetables & meats, Cured meats (bacon, sausage, ham, lunchmeats), Processed cheeses, Frozen meals, Salty snacks (chips, pretzels, popcorn), Pickled foods (sauerkraut, pickles, olives) Generally, no more than 2000 mg to 3000 mg of sodium should be ingested each day to minimize water retention and facilitate blood-pressure control. In addition to avoiding salty foods, salt in cooking, and salt at the table, it is necessary to select low-sodium foods in order to maintain sodium intake below 3000 mg per day. If varices are present in the esophagus or stomach, a soft diet should be consumed, and the patient should avoid any rough foods such as pretzels or nuts that could scratch those blood vessels and cause bleeding. Blood potassium levels need to be monitored, but potassium supplementation should only occur with a prescription and regular monitoring from your physician. Many cirrhosis patients need supplementation with the B-complex vitamins: zinc, magnesium, and phosphorous. _________________________________________________________________ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar – get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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