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Hep C and Acities
I have Hep C and was told that Acities is one of the side effects of this diease. I was wondering if there was maybe some kind of diet I could follow to slow down the Acites effect.
Hep C alone would usually not cause ascites unless there is also cirrhosis present. As Bill said, salt restriction is important -- sodium content is usually highest in packaged and processed foods, so in addition to not using salt, it's important to read labels and avoid high sodium content (<2,000 mg a day is usually recommended if there is ascites). Doctors might also limit fluid intake or prescribe diuretics. Hope that helps.
~eureka
~eureka
Mikey, I am also interested in learning more about diet. I will follow your post with interest as some more knowledgeable posters answer you.
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