Patient's question:
Who among the experts can tell me the principles for the use of glucocorticoids in acute severe hepatitis?Doctor's answer:
Medical History: Acute severe hepatitis, suggestive of viral infection or drug-induced hepatitis, with a possibility of recurrence of acute liver necrosis and hepatic coma.Department: Department of Hepatology
Treatment: Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, promoting liver function, protecting the liver, symptomatic treatment, and enhanced nursing care.
Corticosteroids have anti-inflammatory effects and can be used short-term under necessary indications.
Daily treatment for hepatitis patients primarily focuses on symptomatic treatment. Patients can take various oral medications, complemented with multiple vitamins, and pay attention to self-care, proper diet, and avoiding cold foods.
We hope hepatitis patients can recover as soon as possible! Thank you!