Cirrhosis brought on by alcohol can be prevented. If you drink, do not drink to excess. Most doctors advise a daily limit of one to two drinks.
Other precautions can be taken to prevent cirrhosis:
- Avoid uncooked shellfish.
- Do not mix alcohol and drugs.
- Avoid industrial chemicals, which can enter the bloodstream.
- Maintain a healthy diet.
- Take precautions to avoid contracting viral hepatitis: practice safe sex; if you travel abroad, get a hepatitis vaccination; avoid dirty needles if you use intravenous drugs.
