I have cirrhosis and have been sleeping a lot along with no appetite what do i do

Hello Anon

Thank you for writing.

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You need to be on a treatment plan - are you?

Unfortunately, there is no treatment to cure cirrhosis. The goals of treatment are to:

Control the cause
Prevent additional damage
Treat symptoms and complications
Treat underlying medical conditions

Treatments include:

Medication

Doctors prescribe drugs to:

Treat hepatitis and complications that arise
Reduce the absorption of waste products and toxins in the digestive system
Reduce the risk of a blood vessel breaking
Fight infections
Shed excess fluids

Surgery
Liver transplant —may be performed if:

Complications can no longer be controlled using medical therapy
The liver stops functioning
Endoscopy—This is used to tie off bleeding blood vessels (varices) or inject drugs to cause clotting. A thin tool with a lighted tip is inserted down the throat to help the doctor see and access the varices, which are located in the esophagus.

Self-care
Be careful not to further damage your liver.
Stop drinking alcohol.
Do not take any medications without your doctor's approval, including over-the-counter drugs.
Eat a balanced diet. You may need extra calories and a generous amount of protein to help your liver regenerate.
If your liver disease is more advanced, you may need to limit protein intake, because your weakened liver won't be able to process it properly.
You may need to limit salt in your diet because it increases water retention.
Take any vitamin supplements your doctor recommends.
Put your feet and legs up to decrease swelling.
Due to increased risk of infections, doctors recommend:
Vaccines for flu , pneumonia , and hepatitis
Avoiding raw seafood

If you are diagnosed with cirrhosis, follow your doctor's instructions .

Best,
Susan