Abdominal discomfort Not being hungry Nausea or diarrhea Tiredness

Jaundice or a yellow color in the skin and eyes Fluid pooling in your legs and abdomen Fever Itchiness Weight loss Hair loss Vomiting blood or passing bloody stool due to bleeding internally Personality changes, memory problems, and insomnia Numbness in your legs or feet Abdominal distention Melena (black, tarry stool) Vomiting blood Fatigue

Medications, such as baclofen Counseling Support groups, including Alcoholics Anonymous Outpatient treatment programs Residential treatment programs

If the malnutrition is especially severe, you may need to be tube-fed with a special liquid diet.

Eating five to six small meals with healthy snacks may be helpful. Increase your intake of simple carbohydrates by eating fruits and your consumption of complex carbohydrates by eating whole-grain breads, potatoes, corn, peas, parsnips, lentils, beans, and nuts. [8] X Research source You can also supplement carbohydrates with a moderate amount of fat. This will provide you with extra energy. [9] X Research source If you lost weight while drinking, this may be because your body started breaking down muscle tissue to get the nutrients it needed.

Some sources recommend an increased amount of protein to provide energy. [10] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source Other sources say that because a damaged liver may be unable to process the proteins, this could lead to the accumulation of toxins. In this case, it may be necessary for you to reduce the amount of protein you eat. [11] X Research source

B vitamins are necessary for your body to break down the food you eat and process it into energy. Thiamine, folate, and pyridoxine are types of B vitamins with which you can supplement. Fish, chicken, turkey, meat, eggs, dairy products, beans, peas, and leafy green vegetables have B vitamins. [13] X Trustworthy Source Cleveland Clinic Educational website from one of the world’s leading hospitals Go to source If you aren’t getting enough vitamins from your diet, your doctor or nutritionist can recommend supplements. Always consult with a medical professional before adding any supplements, even herbal remedies, to be sure that your liver will be able to process it.

Try not to add salt to your food. Avoid highly processed, pre-packaged foods because these often have a lot of sodium added to them.

If you urinate infrequently or pass cloudy or dark colored urine, then you are probably not drinking enough water. [15] X Trustworthy Source National Health Service (UK) Public healthcare system of the UK Go to source

Ask your doctor how much exercise is right for you.

Many medications or herbal remedies can be dangerous for your liver. Some common ones include aspirin, jin bu huan, ma-huang, germander, valerian, mistletoe, and skullcap. Do not take street drugs. They may further damage your liver. Avoid toxic chemicals such as fungicides, insecticides, aerosol sprays, and other fumes. If you must be around them, wear a mask.

They are usually not prescribed for patients with kidney failure, bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract, or an infection. Doctors usually prescribe prednisolone for 28 days. While on steroids, your doctor will have to monitor your blood glucose. Approximately two out of five people are not helped by corticosteroids.

Your doctor will know what the latest scientific developments are either in support of or against this medication. Pentoxifylline inhibits the cytokines that lead to more liver damage. This drug may be beneficial for those with mild to moderate liver disease. Sometimes both corticosteroids and pentoxifylline are used together.

Anabolic steroids are strong steroids. Propylthiouracil was originally created as a thyroid medication.

Have stopped drinking Be in good enough health to survive the operation Agree to abstain from alcohol for the rest of your life Other treatments have failed