Patient's question:
Several years ago, I was diagnosed with hepatitis B. Later, after treatment, I had no symptoms. After that, because I was always traveling, I didn't get checked again. Recently, I've been feeling very uncomfortable, always easily feeling tired, having no appetite, and my skin seems to be getting more yellow. Later, I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with jaundice hepatitis. Now, I'm very worried that my condition will worsen.Doctor's answer:
Because of esophageal varices, liver cirrhosis has already reached the decompensated stage and is not suitable for interferon treatment. Therefore, oral antiviral drugs must be used. The specific medication should be determined under the guidance of a specialist doctor who is experienced with your condition. Long-term medication and regular monitoring of data are required. At the same time, traditional Chinese medicine can be used to combat liver fibrosis and slow down the progression of the disease. While adjusting your diet and activity, you can appropriately decide to take lipid-lowering drugs, liver-protecting drugs, antioxidants, and many Chinese herbal medicines, supplemented with symptomatic treatment. Early diagnosis and timely treatment can effectively suppress the further progression of non-alcoholic fatty hepatitis and even reverse the condition.