What happens if you continue to drink alcohol with cirrhosis?

Are you a fan of happy hour, but also have cirrhosis? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Many people have been diagnosed with cirrhosis, yet they continue to drink alcohol.

What is Cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is when your liver becomes scarred due to long-term damage from conditions like hepatitis or excessive alcohol consumption. The scarring reduces the flow of blood through your liver which can lead to several health problems such as fluid buildup in the abdomen and even cancer.

It’s not one of those conditions that gets talked about at parties – unless it’s past 10 pm and everyone has already had a few too many drinks. But while it may seem harmless (especially since it often doesn’t lead to any symptoms), this disease can cause serious issues down the line if left unchecked.

Should I Stop Drinking Alcohol Right Away After Diagnosis?

The short answer? Yes (duh!). A diagnosis of cirrhosis should be taken seriously, and cutting back on drinking or stopping entirely could be the difference between life and death (not trying to scare anyone here).

But some folks just enjoy their beverages far more than they enjoy living a long life without complications (again, no judgment here) So we’ve compiled some tips for how to enjoy continued drinking while managing this condition:

Tip #1: Control Your Drink Quantity

While avoiding alcohol altogether would be ideal, realistically that might not work out so well for those who are heavily invested in happy-hour culture.

So instead consider controlling your quantity by limiting yourself based on recommended daily intake limits – men shouldn’t exceed two alcoholic beverages per day whereas women should stick with one.

Tip #2: Stick With Beer

We know champagne cocktails look fun…..but sticking with beer will actaully help lower the risk factor associted with recovering from liver damage.

Tip #3: Avoid Hard Liquor

When people think of drinking alcochol, they often image shots and cocktails with hard-liquor based ingredients. AYfou suffer from Cirrosis it’s better to avoid any liquor bottles uat all, but you can have beer.

Tip #4: Hydration is Key

Alcohol dehydrates the body hence keeping yourself hydrated will greatly assist in preventing or mitigating symptoms assocaited with cirrhosis such as abdominal pain etc.#### Complications
While these tips may help manage your condition if you choose to continue consuming alcohol, there are definitely possible complications:

  • Jaundice (yellowing of skin)
  • Muscle weakness
  • Nosebleeds
  • Blood vessel breakage
  • Kidney dysfunction

These may seem like small things when compared to potential liver failure, but they could lead to serious health scares nonetheless! Remember that moderation is key (even though it sounds very boring) But let’s keep going with some more tips for managing life with cirrhosis living while still indulging in the occasional adult beverage.

Tip #5: Monitor Your Symptoms Closely

You know your body best and will therefore be able to identify signs that worsens symtoms more easily than a surgoen would durning one appointment every year . Be mindful if anything seems off and take immediate action when necessary so that nothing exacerbates into something irreversable!

Tip #6: Get Support From Friends And Family:

While this may not relate solely to consuming alcohol itself; having emotional support can make all difference especially since livng everydayly wihth an ailment espically without some level of family/tiend comfort can become quite challenging at times.

In Conclusion

To wrap up – we’re not advocating for anyone consume higher amounts or regulate where their standarts lie; rather merely suggesting ways to make the most of your alcohol-beverage experience post-diagnosis.

However, we do need to reiterate that complete abstinence from drinking would be best for maximizing your chances at a longer and healthier life especially in relation to preventing full-blown liver failure/possibly kidney issues down the line.

Don’t give up on finding joy and untwinding after work or taking periodic breaks (this is important) Just remember there are always imporvements that can be made!

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