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Prevention List

Prevention could include:
  • Avoid Injection Drug Use
  • Avoid Sharing Drug Paraphernalia
  • Limit Alcohol Use to Moderate Levels

Prevention Overview Articles

Cirrhosis
Don't drink alcohol heavily. If you find that your drinking is getting out of hand, seek professional help. Avoid intravenous drug use (or only use clean needles and never share other equipment) to reduce the risk of hepatitis B and C. Some resear...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 27, 2008
Cirrhosis
Eliminating alcohol abuse could prevent 75–80% of all cases of cirrhosis. Other preventive measures include: obtaining counseling or other treatment for alcoholism taking precautions (practicing safe sex, avoiding dirty needles) to prevent h...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Cirrhosis
Eliminating alcohol abuse could prevent 75–80% of all cases of cirrhosis. Other preventive measures include: maintaining a healthy diet that includes whole foods and grains, vegetable, and fruits obtaining counseling or other treatment for a...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
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