Get urgent medical evaluation to find and treat the cause
Stop alcohol completely
Avoid acetaminophen unless a clinician says it is safe
Stop nonessential supplements and herbal products
Review all prescription and over-the-counter medicines with a doctor
Stay well hydrated
Eat small, balanced meals if you can tolerate food
Follow a low-fat diet if advised for bile flow problems
Treat dehydration, infection, or obstruction promptly
Take prescribed medicines exactly as directed
Seek immediate care for fever, severe abdominal pain, confusion, vomiting, black stools, or yellowing that is worsening
Do not try fasting, detoxes, or unproven “liver cleanse” products
If prescribed, use bile acid or other liver-directed treatments as instructed
Get repeat blood tests to monitor bilirubin and liver function