Patient's question:
In November 2010, I came back, and a few days later, I had bloating that lasted for more than a month and then resolved. In March 2011, I ate something that disagreed with me, and the bloating returned, but it went away after a few days. Now it has come back again. I have had hepatitis B since I was a child, but it was treated and now I am just a carrier. My liver function tests have been normal ever since, and the doctor said two years ago that I no longer needed treatment and everything was fine. Today, I haven’t had a check-up, but I want to ask if this bloating is related to my liver? Could my liver disease be flaring up?Doctor's answer:
Liver disease can cause abdominal pain, but abdominal pain does not necessarily indicate the onset of liver disease. If liver disease does occur, it is necessary to undergo periodic reviews of liver function tests and abdominal ultrasound, rather than relying solely on symptoms. Additionally, during the treatment of liver disease, in addition to immediate medical intervention, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important. Patients must maintain a positive mood and follow a proper diet to avoid unnecessary interference with the complete recovery of liver disease.