Patient's question:
A few weeks ago, I was diagnosed with stage A liver cirrhosis and splenomegaly. The hospital said that surgery is required. However, during my hospital stay, they conducted daily tests of all kinds, immediately scheduling CT scans and endoscopies. I want to understand what the current condition of my illness is and how beneficial surgery would be for the patient.Doctor's answer:
Generally, such symptoms require surgery, otherwise, there is a risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. If portal hypertension recurs, it may lead to severe complications such as the rupture and erosion of esophageal and gastric varices. If there are no contraindications after examination, it may be considered to perform a portal vein ligation and splenectomy to treat these symptoms. Usually, these symptoms can be relieved after surgery.The daily treatment for patients with liver cirrhosis mainly involves symptomatic management. Patients can take many oral medications, supplement with various vitamins, and pay attention to their diet by eating light, soft, and easily digestible foods. We hope that liver cirrhosis patients can recover as soon as possible!