Cirrhosis in Chandigarh: What Patients Need to Know About Diet, Lifestyle and Care
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cirrhosis in Chandigarh or the Tricity region, Dr. Sandeep Pal, Gastroenterologist and Liver Specialist, has put together this practical guide covering everything from diet to daily lifestyle management. What Is Cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is advanced liver scarring caused by long-term liver damage. The scarring prevents the liver from working properly — affecting its ability to filter toxins, produce proteins, and regulate many body functions. While cirrhosis cannot be fully reversed, its progression can be significantly slowed with proper care. Most Common Causes in the Tricity Region Alcohol — the leading cause in Chandigarh and urban North India Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) — growing rapidly due to obesity and poor diet Chronic Hepatitis B — very common across Punjab and Haryana Chronic Hepatitis C and autoimmune liver disease Diet: What to Eat and What to Avoid Eat enough protein. Despite a common misconception, cirrho...
