Patient's question:
I often feel bloated, weak in my hands and feet, and sweat a lot. Besides having palm symptoms similar to liver palm, I've had these symptoms for many years. Later, I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. I also dislike smoking very much and smoke about one or two packs of cigarettes a day. I don't know what would happen to me in this condition if I continued to smoke.Doctor's answer:
Smoking in patients with cirrhosis not only exacerbates the inflammation of the liver in chronic cirrhosis patients, slows down the progression of liver fibrosis, and interferes with treatment effects, but it also weakens the liver's defense against alcohol-induced damage, increases the risk of decompensation in cirrhosis patients, and is also associated with the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma. I advise you not to smoke anymore in daily life. For liver disease patients, the focus should be on nurturing the liver and strengthening the spleen. You can eat bean sprouts and fragrant (toon). Besides chicken and dog meat, you can drink a lot of goji berry tea regularly. For patients, if the cirrhosis condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication are necessary, otherwise it may lead to a recurrence of cirrhosis. Additionally, patients need to maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition.