Patient's question:
I often feel bloated, weak in my hands and feet, and sweat a lot. These symptoms have persisted for many years. Later, I went to the hospital for a check-up and was diagnosed with liver cirrhosis. I also dislike smoking very much and smoke about one or two packs of cigarettes a day. Now, the doctor has asked me to quit smoking, but I don't quite understand why I can't smoke.Doctor's answer:
Hepatocirrhosis smoking will worsen the condition. Patients with hepatocirrhosis must quit smoking, and family members with hepatocirrhosis should also be mindful not to smoke or avoid exposure to hepatocirrhosis patients, as smoking will worsen the condition of hepatocirrhosis patients, bringing extremely adverse interference to the treatment of hepatocirrhosis. Cigarettes contain large amounts of nicotine and carbon monoxide, which not only harm the respiratory system but also cause severe damage to the liver. Hepatocirrhosis smoking will worsen the condition. Experiments have shown that patients with hepatocirrhosis, especially those with biliary cirrhosis, who smoke have much more severe conditions than non-smokers, which can slow down the recurrence of hepatocirrhosis. For patients, if the condition of hepatocirrhosis is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment should be carried out, and appropriate medication should be used.