Treatment of Liver Disease
Once an accurate diagnosis is made, your medical care provider should begin treatment immediately. Each patient is unique in their disease process, depending on its cause and the treatment used to fight it. Treatment depends on the severity of your condition and the length of time it has been present. Some cases of liver disease can be treated with medications and lifestyle changes.
Lifestyle changes may include eliminating alcohol consumption, starting an exercise routine and modifying nutritional habits. Other, more severe cases can require a combination of medication and surgery. Liver health will be continuously monitored during and following a treatment course to track progress and detect any persisting abnormalities.
Whether you have liver disease or not, you can make changes today that can improve your liver health and avoid or lessen illness in the future.
Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Liver Health:
- Exercise
- Practice Safe Sex
- Lose Weight
- Minimize Consumption of Red Meat
- Minimize or Completely Avoid Alcohol
- Minimize Processed Foods High in Carbs and Trans Fats
- Be Cautious When Eating Outside of the Country
- Be Aware of Your Family Health History and Possible Risks
If you are currently experiencing symptoms of liver disease or have a strong family history of illness that is causing you concern, see a specialist for evaluation as soon as possible. Our gastroenterology offices are located in Salt Lake and Utah Counties to conveniently serve you.