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Cirrosis - Prevention

Nombres alternativos

Cirrosis hepática; Enfermedad hepática crónica criptógena

Prevención:

No tome alcohol en exceso. Si usted cree que su problema de consumo de alcohol se le está saliendo de las manos, busque ayuda profesional.

Medidas para prevenir la transmisión de la hepatitis B o C:

  • Evite el contacto sexual con una persona que padezca hepatitis B crónica o aguda.
  • Use condón y practique relaciones sexuales con precaución.
  • Evite compartir elementos personales, como máquinas de afeitar o cepillos de dientes.
  • No comparta agujas para inyectarse drogas ni otra parafernalia para el consumo de éstas (como pajillas para inhalar drogas).
  • Limpie los regueros o derrames de sangre con una solución que contenga 1 parte de blanqueador de uso doméstico por 10 partes de agua.
  • Reviewed last on: 12/13/2010
  • George F. Longstreth, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program, San Diego, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

Referencias

Garcia-Tsao G, Lim JK; Members of Veterans Affairs Hepatitis C Resource Center Program. Management and treatment of patients with cirrhosis and portal hypertension: recommendations from the Department of Veterans Affairs Hepatitis C Resource Center Program and the National Hepatitis C Program. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009;104:1802-1829.

Schuppan D, Afdhal NH. Liver cirrhosis. Lancet. 2008;371:838-851.

Mehta G, Rothstein KD. Health maintenance issues in cirrhosis. Med Clin North Am. 2009;93:901-915.

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