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Uncle Li is 65 years old and worked as a construction worker before he retired. Lately, he has been feeling unwell, has lost his appetite, and often feels tired.
At first, he thought it was just that he was too old and didn't pay much attention to it. Until one day, when he was exercising in the park in the morning, his eyes suddenly went dark and he almost fainted. Fortunately, Aunt Zhang next to him helped him in time and called an ambulance for him.
In the hospital, the doctor told Uncle Li that his liver function indicators were abnormal and he was suspected of liver cirrhosis. This news was like a bolt from the blue, which made Uncle Li difficult to accept for a while.
He asked the doctor puzzled: "I rarely drink alcohol and have no history of hepatitis, how can I get cirrhosis?"
"There are many causes of cirrhosis, in addition to alcohol and viral hepatitis, it can also be caused by factors such as long-term malnutrition, metabolic disorders, etc," the doctor explains.
He then asked Uncle Li, "What are your usual eating habits?" Have you paid attention to vitamin A supplementation?"
Uncle Li was stunned, he never thought about what vitamin A had to do with liver cirrhosis. Seeing this, the doctor patiently explained to him: "Vitamin A is very important for liver health.
It not only promotes hepatocyte regeneration, but also inhibits the process of liver fibrosis. People with cirrhosis often develop vitamin A deficiency, which can further aggravate the condition. "
After listening to the doctor's explanation, Uncle Li suddenly realized. He recalls that he did rarely eat foods rich in vitamin A on weekdays, and mostly ate staple foods and meat.
Seeing that Uncle Li was thoughtful, the doctor continued: "Actually, there are many common foods rich in vitamin A, such as carrots, pumpkin, spinach, broccoli and other dark vegetables, as well as animal liver, egg yolks, etc.
You can eat more of these foods to supplement vitamin A. "
Uncle Li nodded again and again, but raised a new question: "Doctor, I heard that excessive intake of vitamin A can also cause damage to the liver, is that true?"
The doctor glanced at Uncle Li approvingly and said, "You asked very well." It is true that excessive intake of vitamin A can be a burden on the liver.
However, as long as it is consumed through a balanced diet, there is generally no problem with overdose. If you're worried, you can start by taking a vitamin A supplement from food instead of taking a vitamin A supplement. "
Next, the doctor formulated a detailed treatment plan for Uncle Li, including medication and dietary conditioning.
He advised Uncle Li to consume some foods rich in vitamin A every day, such as a small piece of carrot, half an egg yolk, or a small handful of spinach.
At the same time, the doctor also reminded Uncle Li to pay attention to supplementing other nutrients, such as vitamin C, vitamin E and protein, which are beneficial to liver health.
After leaving the hospital, Uncle Li was determined to change his eating habits. He began to eat fresh fruits and vegetables, especially dark vegetables, every day.
He also learned to make a variety of nutritious dishes such as beef stew with carrots, spinach and egg drop soup, etc.
A few months later, Uncle Li went to the hospital again for a follow-up. The doctor was pleasantly surprised to find that his liver function indicators had improved significantly. Uncle Li also feels that his mental state is much better than before, and he no longer feels tired all the time.
This experience made Uncle Li deeply realize the importance of diet to health. He began to spread the word about healthy eating in the community, encouraging his neighbors to eat more fruits and vegetables and pay attention to nutritional balance.
His story has also inspired many people to take their liver health seriously and learn to protect it through their diet.
Uncle Li's experience tells us that the prevention and treatment of liver cirrhosis requires not only medical treatment, but also our daily life to pay attention to our eating habits and supplement various nutrients reasonably.
Vitamin A is just one of them, and we should also consume a variety of nutrients in a comprehensive and balanced way to truly take care of our liver health.
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[This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspects involved in the text have nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally. 】