Patient's question:
My uncle has had hepatitis B for many years. He is an "" (HBeAg-positive chronic hepatitis B), and he has been taking medication for treatment. However, in the past year and a half, he has been experiencing nausea, vomiting, and a lack of appetite. He doesn't like greasy foods. In addition to pain in the liver area, after researching, it's possible that he has cirrhosis.Doctor's answer:
1. For patients with elevated blood ammonia or severely impaired liver function, protein intake should be interfered with to prevent recurrence of hepatic coma. For those who develop ascites for the second time, a low-sodium or salt-free diet should be followed.2. In terms of diet, sufficient nutrition should be provided, with a diverse range of foods, including high-quality protein rich in amino acids, various vitamins, low-fat, and low-fiber diets. This is to prevent rough, high-fiber foods from damaging esophageal varices and causing severe bleeding.
3. Monitor for the occurrence or changes of skin rashes, purpura, fever, and neurological symptoms, and contact the doctor promptly. Patients with cirrhosis can, while receiving conventional treatment, use folk remedies as supplementary therapy. In daily dietary habits, proper eating habits should be maintained, avoiding irritating foods.