Cirrhosis

Put a check in the box next to what you have done or are going to do to take care of your liver.

I am not drinking alcohol or using street drugs. I always take the medications that my provider has ordered for me. I know their names and what each medication is for. I tell my provider if I am taking over-the-counter or herbal medications. I have been tested to see whether I need to get the hepatitis A and B vaccines (hepatitis A and B are viruses that attack the liver). I have received the pneumonia vaccine and I get my annual flu shot (people with cirrhosis are more likely to get infections). I eat a well-balanced diet that is low in fat and includes enough protein. I keep a healthy weight. I make sure to have a balance of work, rest, and exercise in my life. I cope well with stress (or I ask for guidance when I can't cope). I tell my health care provider if I am depressed. I have never smoked cigarettes, I have quit smoking, or I have discussed quitting with my health care provider. I have asked my health care provider about whether I need a liver transplant. Previous | Next