Patient's question:
Our relative, an uncle, has always been close to our family. Recently, however, he unfortunately developed cirrhosis of the liver. In the past, we only heard that he had hepatitis B, which he never properly treated. We never expected that in just two years, it would have progressed to cirrhosis, and now it's in the late stage. Yesterday, I visited his home, and his son said that the uncle has now given up on treatment, wanting to spend his remaining days in peace at home. Could it really be that there is no cure for this disease?Doctor's answer:
Cirrhosis is a common chronic liver disease caused by long-term damage to the liver from one or more different causes, leading to progressive, diffuse, fibrotic liver lesions. With the adoption of scientific and effective treatment, the condition can be prevented from worsening, and symptoms can still be alleviated, but only through medication to maintain the soul. The reversibility of late-stage cirrhosis is very difficult, so cirrhosis cannot be completely self-healed, and its prognosis is generally poor. In fact, it is not terrible to have cirrhosis. Patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as timely treatment is provided when it is detected early, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.