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I just read question about Hep C and body ordor
I too have notice the same thing, and also watched program about how liver disease can cause your body to give off odor when you eat certain foods that the liver cannot process correctly. So I can relate to the question about same. I am wondering what foods may cause this.
i have noticed that im getting alot and i maen alot of spider vaines that just start bleeding . Does this happen alot /w hep c im scared i have 3 great kids and a 4 yr old grandson that im not ready to leave them any info.
Some people with cirrhosis will have a bad body odor that may smell like ammonia. This is due to high blood ammonia levels from advanced liver disease where the liver's ability to process toxins is reduced.
A good rule of thumb is that a healthful diet is helpful for just about anyone anyone -- and this is especially true if you have cirrhosis. Foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins of proper types and in proper amounts are very appropriate. In addition, it is a good idea to take a daily multivitamin. Depending on the degree of cirrhosis, some people might not have enough of the key minerals and fat-soluble vitamins (which are vitamins K, A, D, and E) that the body requires. However, a balanced diet should easily provide these and in the rare case when it doesn't, your doctor can prescribe a supplement.
There are two things you should avoid: alcohol and high-fat foods. For people with cirrhosis, regardless of the cause, alcohol should be completely avoided. And, diets high in fat for people with cirrhosis may cause potential digestion problems. The body digests (breaks down) fats using bile, which is a yellow-green fluid made in the liver. When the liver is damaged, the production and supply of bile may be affected.
However, it is important not to avoid fat entirely because the body requires a daily supply to remain healthy. Here, as is with much of proper nutrition, moderation and good selection is the key. For your dietary fat, choose foods like nuts, avocados, fish and plant oils.
What should someone with chronic hepatitis eat? This is a common concern and the answer may surprise you. There's no single recommended diet -- because there's not much difference between a healthful diet for someone with chronic hepatitis and someone without! Even though several books and websites suggests otherwise, there are only guiding principles that you should understand. With these principles, you and your physician can develop a diet that gives your body the nutrition it needs without putting additional stress on your liver.
We all have very similar nutritional needs, whether we have chronic hepatitis, or not. These only change for people with decompensated cirrhosis, which is such extensive scarring (fibrosis) that the liver can't function properly. Distinguishing whether a person with chronic hepatitis has cirrhosis and the stage of their cirrhosis determines how much attention he or she should pay to a special diet.
A good rule of thumb is that a healthful diet is helpful for just about anyone anyone -- and this is especially true if you have cirrhosis. Foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains and proteins of proper types and in proper amounts are very appropriate. In addition, it is a good idea to take a daily multivitamin. Depending on the degree of cirrhosis, some people might not have enough of the key minerals and fat-soluble vitamins (which are vitamins K, A, D, and E) that the body requires. However, a balanced diet should easily provide these and in the rare case when it doesn't, your doctor can prescribe a supplement.
There are two things you should avoid: alcohol and high-fat foods. For people with cirrhosis, regardless of the cause, alcohol should be completely avoided. And, diets high in fat for people with cirrhosis may cause potential digestion problems. The body digests (breaks down) fats using bile, which is a yellow-green fluid made in the liver. When the liver is damaged, the production and supply of bile may be affected.
However, it is important not to avoid fat entirely because the body requires a daily supply to remain healthy. Here, as is with much of proper nutrition, moderation and good selection is the key. For your dietary fat, choose foods like nuts, avocados, fish and plant oils.
What should someone with chronic hepatitis eat? This is a common concern and the answer may surprise you. There's no single recommended diet -- because there's not much difference between a healthful diet for someone with chronic hepatitis and someone without! Even though several books and websites suggests otherwise, there are only guiding principles that you should understand. With these principles, you and your physician can develop a diet that gives your body the nutrition it needs without putting additional stress on your liver.
We all have very similar nutritional needs, whether we have chronic hepatitis, or not. These only change for people with decompensated cirrhosis, which is such extensive scarring (fibrosis) that the liver can't function properly. Distinguishing whether a person with chronic hepatitis has cirrhosis and the stage of their cirrhosis determines how much attention he or she should pay to a special diet.
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