Hepatitis C

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Hi everyone,

 

I was hoping for some assistance on the latest nutrition recommendations on for

patients with hepatitis C.  I have a patient who is morbidly obese with

hepatitis C.  FYI-She also has dementiaShe has a history of mildly depleted

albumin levels (around 3g/dl) and depleted prealbumin levels (around 16mg/dl). 

The patient's weight has remained relatively unchanged in the 7 years I have

known her.   She has a very good appetite.  I had her on a protein supplement

for awhile which did not impact her protein levels.  I did not think there would

be much change anyway because she has liver disease.  Is there something else I

should be doing for this patient?

Thanks for any suggestions.

 

Margie Hirsch MFCS,RD,LD