Patient's question:
The child's grandfather has always been a heavy drinker. He insists on drinking two or three cups of wine every time he has dinner, and this habit has lasted for nearly twenty years. Despite constant persuasion, he does not listen. Last week, he complained of pain in his abdomen and liver, poor appetite, and poor mental state. A hospital examination revealed that he has cirrhosis.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Cirrhosis is a common chronic progressive liver disease in clinical diagnosis, characterized by diffuse liver damage caused by one or more different etiologies over a long period or repeatedly. Histologically, it involves extensive hepatocyte necrosis, nodular regeneration of residual hepatocytes, fibrosis and fibrous septa of connective tissue, leading to the destruction of liver lobule structure and the formation of pseudolobules. The liver gradually becomes deformed, hardened, and enlarged, resulting in cirrhosis. In addition to symptomatic treatment for cirrhosis, patients also need to pay attention to nursing aspects, such as proper diet and maintaining a positive mood. At the same time, patients should also be mindful of choosing a top-tier hospital for treatment to achieve good therapeutic effects.