What Is Liver Failure?
Article Sources
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- 2. Mayo Clinic. Diseases and Conditions: Liver Disease. (2020) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/liver-problems/symptoms-causes/syc-20374502
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9. Prevention
Because the overuse of pain medications is the primary cause of liver failure, using drugs only as prescribed is important. Other lifestyle choices that reduce the chance of suddenly damaging the liver are avoiding exposure to aerosols and other environmental toxins, getting vaccinated against hepatitis, and not participating in risky sexual behaviors.2Mayo Clinic. Diseases and Conditions: Liver Disease. (2020) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/liver-problems/symptoms-causes/syc-20374502
Alcoholism is to blame for a large number of cases of liver failure that have occurred slowly over time. Thus, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption is the best way to keep the liver healthy.2Mayo Clinic. Diseases and Conditions: Liver Disease. (2020) https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/liver-problems/symptoms-causes/syc-20374502 Once cirrhosis has begun, a diet that avoids toxins and minimizes inflammation can prevent the conditioning from worsening.3Wolf, David C. et al. Cirrhosis. Medscape: Drugs and Diseases (2018) https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/185856-overview
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