MANAGING CIRRHOSIS
Written by Ishanya Anthapur
Updated at February 21st, 2025
If you have a medical emergency, please dial 911 or go to the nearest hospital.
Managing cirrhosis requires careful monitoring to prevent complications and maintain overall health. Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) offers a proactive approach by enabling continuous tracking of vital signs, symptoms, and lifestyle factors from the comfort of home. The following instructions provide essential guidelines for cirrhosis patients using RPM, ensuring timely interventions, improved disease management, and better quality of life.
Contact the provider if the following symptoms occur:
- 10 lb. weight gain/20% increase in weight, or more than 2 lbs. per day over 3 consecutive days.
- Unrelieved swelling in the abdomen and/or shortness of breath.
- More than 4 bowel movements per day
- Unrelieved chest pain
- Syncope
EDUCATION: Follow discharge instructions as provided AND:
- Visit gi.org/topics/ascites/ for additional resources.
ACTIVITY / EXERCISE: Follow discharge instructions as provided AND:
- Walk, bike, or do another activity EVERY DAY. Schedule rest breaks as needed.
- Increase activity as tolerated by 5 minutes per week as tolerated or with assistance.
DIET: Follow discharge diet instructions as provided AND:
- Restrict sodium.
- Restrict fluids as instructed.
- No Alcohol
SMOKING CESSATION: Follow instructions as provided AND:
- Contact 1-800-QUIT-NOW (800) 784-8669 for additional resources.
- Visit www.quit.com for additional resources.
OUTPATIENT FOLLOW-UP: Follow up with RPM support Team or provider AND:
- Follow up with your specialist as needed.
- Follow up with your primary care provider as needed.
