My close relative is suffering from level cirrhosis  which is non alcoholic type. he is 56 years old and in the hospital taking treatment. There is weightloss. his body getting yellowish. there is accumulation of fluid / water in his stomach. After draining / removal he feel fresh / relieved. As per his Doctor, he is in 3rd stage. Please advise me what should I do ? would you please suggest me any treatment
Hi and welcome to Chat Doctor. Thank you for your query. I am Chat Doctor, I understand your concerns and I will try to help you as much as I can. This is serious disease and quitting alcohol is the most important thing he can do. This is necessary to prevent stage 4 which is lethal in most cases. At this point he may survive without transplant but in case of progression, only liver transplantation may help him. Talk to your doctor about how to get help.  If he is overweight or obese, do what you can to gradually lose weight -- no more than 1 or 2 pounds a week. He should eat a balanced and healthy diet and get regular exercise. Limit high-carb foods such as bread, grits, rice, potatoes, and corn. And cut down on Chat Doctor.