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By Mayo Clinic staffIf you've been diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, take steps to care for your liver, such as:
- Don't drink alcohol.
- Get vaccinated against hepatitis A and B.
- Use care with chemicals at home and at work.
- Quit smoking. If you don't smoke, don't start.
- Choose a healthy diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Follow directions on over-the-counter medications.
- Talk to your doctor about any herbs or supplements your taking, since some can be harmful to your liver.
References
- Tung BY, et al. Sclerosing cholangitis and recurrent pyogenic cholangitis. In: Feldman M, et al. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, Management. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2006. http://www.mdconsult.com/das/book/body/124031765-2/0/1389/0.html. Accessed March 5, 2009.
- Silveira MG, et al. Clinical features and management of primary sclerosing cholangitis. World Journal of Gastroenterology. 2008;14:3338.
- Lopez MJ, et al. Primary sclerosing cholangitis and primary biliary cirrhosis. The American College of Gastroenterology. http://www.acg.gi.org/patient/gihealth/sclerosing.asp. Accessed March 8, 2009.
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/primarysclerosingcholangitis/index.htm. Accessed March 8, 2009.
- Liver health tips. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. http://www.aasld.org/yourliver/Pages/LiverHealthTips.aspx. Accessed March 8, 2009.
- Rosenthal TC, et al. Fatigue: An overview. American Family Physician. 2008;78:1173.
