Patient's question:
Joint pain, occasional swelling for over two years, diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis by the rheumatology department of a Class III-A hospital. After anti-rheumatic treatment, joint pain significantly improved and the patient was discharged. Upon re-examination, liver function showed elevated transaminase and bilirubin levels again, leading to another hospital admission. Treatment for a five-type hepatitis was administered, but transaminase levels rose quickly while bilirubin levels surged significantly, reappearing with the enzyme-cholrine-wind phenomenon. The focus then shifted to immune hepatitis treatment, which showed significant effectiveness.Doctor's answer:
In this case, Western medicine primarily treats immune diseases with hormones, but the side effects are significant, and the recurrence rate is very high. In such situations, it is recommended to integrate traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment. Use liver-protecting Chinese herbs combined with herbs that tonify qi and blood to enhance physical fitness, reduce side effects, and lower the recurrence rate. It is advised to seek treatment from a TCM internal medicine specialist. Wishing you a speedy recovery.In addition to treating immune hepatitis, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood at all times to enhance physical fitness and slow down the recovery process.