Patient's question:
Belly big, like pregnant. Not defecating, feet swelled for a few days. Discovered for a few days.Doctor's answer:
After the Lunar New Year, Western medicine primarily adopts a liver-protective therapy for treating liver cirrhosis and ascites, focusing on replenishing what the body lacks, mainly using digestive plasma, albumin, and diuretics for treatment. This approach only addresses symptoms but fails to tackle the root cause of liver cirrhosis. Even if ascites temporarily disappears, it is likely to recur in the future, and the treatment often involves high costs and significant side effects.The combined use of "Xiao Shui Tang" (Water-Dispersing Decoction) and "Fu Gan Tang" (Liver-Recovering Decoction) aims to activate blood circulation, resolve blood stasis, soften the liver, nourish yin, and tonify the kidneys. With sufficient kidney water, the liver wood receives proper nourishment, allowing diuretic and moisture-dispersing effects without harming the body's foundation. This balanced approach, combining nourishment and elimination, helps restore the balance between yin and yang.
The treatment of liver cirrhosis and ascites typically leads to a significant reduction in ascites within 20 to 30 days, and within half a month, there is a noticeable improvement in albumin, platelets, and red blood cell counts.