
01/10/2022
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Many liver diseases are chronic, meaning they last for years and may never go away. But even chronic liver diseases can usually be managed.
For some people, lifestyle changes are enough to control symptoms. These might include:
- limiting alcohol
- maintaining a moderate weight
- drinking more water
- adopting a liver-friendly diet that includes plenty of fiber while avoiding unhealthy fats, refined sugar, and salt
Depending on the specific liver condition you have, your doctor may recommend other dietary changes. For example, people living with Wilsonโs disease should limit foods containing copper, including shellfish, mushrooms, and nuts.
Depending on the condition affecting your liver, you may also need medical treatment, such as:
- antiviral drugs to treat hepatitis
- steroids to lower liver inflammation
- blood pressure medication
- antibiotics
- medications to target specific symptoms, such as itchy skin
- vitamins and supplements to boost liver health
In some cases, you may need surgery to remove all or part of your liver. Generally, a liver transplant is only done when other options have failed.