Patient's question:
A friend's father has developed liver cirrhosis. Previously, it was not said that he had any discomfort, just a little discomfort, but when it was diagnosed, it was already liver cirrhosis. I checked the website for explanations about this disease, but I didn't understand it, so I just want to know what liver cirrhosis is.Doctor's answer:
It is a common chronic liver disease that can be caused by one or more different reasons leading to liver damage, with the liver showing progressive, diffuse, and fibrotic changes. Clinically, it is characterized by diffuse degeneration and suppuration of hepatocytes, followed by the recurrence of fibrous tissue fibrosis and nodular regeneration of hepatocytes, with these three changes repeatedly intertwined. I suggest your father go to a regular hospital for a check-up. In addition, during the treatment of liver cirrhosis, in addition to medication, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also particularly important. The patient must always maintain a cheerful mood and eat properly to avoid unnecessary interference with the complete recovery of liver cirrhosis.