Patient's question:
My colleague used to smoke a lot. A few weeks ago, he felt uncomfortable in his liver and quit smoking. After resting at home for a few days, he still didn't feel better and often felt weak all over, with some pain in his liver. That's when he went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor told him he had hepatitis.Doctor's answer:
It is inflammation of the liver. The cause of inflammation may vary, with the most common being virus-induced, in addition to autoimmune-induced. Viruses can also cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is divided into acute and chronic hepatitis. In addition to abstaining from alcohol, there are no specific dietary restrictions for hepatitis patients. However, the liver is one of the main digestive organs in the human body, so hepatitis patients should pay more attention to a proper diet compared to healthy individuals. A semi-liquid diet should be the foundation, with foods rich in high-quality protein and trace elements. Patients facing the harm of hepatitis should actively undergo examinations and treatment, without avoiding medical visits. If hepatitis is not cured after prolonged treatment, it is important to promptly adjust the treatment plan.