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SODIUM
AND HEPATITIS C
Advanced scarring of
the liver (cirrhosis) may lead to an abnormal accumulation of fluid
in the abdomen, referred to as ascites. Patients with HCV who have
ascites must be on sodium (salt) restricted diets.
Every gram of sodium consumed results in the accumulation of 200 ml. of fluid. The lower the salt content of the diet, the better this excessive fluid accumulation
is controlled.
Sodium intake should be restricted to 1,000 mg. a day or less. This
requires careful shopping and reading all food labels. It is often
surprising to discover which foods are high in sodium.
For example, one ounce of corn flakes contains 350 mg. of sodium; one ounce of grated parmesan cheese, 528 mg. of sodium; one cup of chicken noodle soup, 1,108
mg. of sodium; and one teaspoon of table salt, 2,325 mg. of sodium.
Avoid fast food restaurants, because most fast foods are high in sodium. Meats, especially red meats, are high in sodium, so meat consumption may need to be reduced and vegetarian alternatives considered.
Patients with chronic HCV without ascites are advised not to overindulge
in salt intake, although their restrictions need not be as severe.
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MEDICATIONS
ARE NOT FOOD, BUT...
Like foods and beverages,
medications also pass through the liver to be metabolized. Individuals
with chronic liver disease should be careful about taking medications,
even those sold over-the-counter. Read package labeling carefully
before taking medications, and discuss any questions you may have
with your physician and/or pharmacist.
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Author:
Melissa Palmer, MD
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