Patient's question:
Because of suffering from aplastic anemia and a stroke, I have been taking various medications continuously over the past two years. Recently, after a thorough examination at the hospital, it was found that my liver and kidney functions were abnormal. The doctor said that I might have drug-induced cirrhosis, so I stopped all medication treatment. After that, the situation improved.Doctor's answer:
Drug-induced cirrhosis is caused by certain medications, and there are numerous types of drugs that can cause different liver damages, with over 200 types. These include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as acetaminophen, muscle relaxants, anesthetics, anticonvulsants, antibiotics, antifungal drugs, and antiparasitic drugs, antitubercular drugs, anticancer drugs, immunosuppressive drugs, hormone drugs, oral hypoglycemic drugs, antithyroid drugs, H2-receptor blockers, psychiatric treatment drugs, and so on. In addition to medication for treating cirrhosis, patients also need to pay attention to nursing care, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in regular outdoor activities. At the same time, patients should also be mindful of choosing a professional hospital for treatment to achieve good therapeutic effects.