Patient's question:
My father is 60 years old this year. A few days ago, he went to the hospital for a check-up and found early liver cirrhosis. Our whole family is very worried, but we don't understand much about it. I want to ask if this can be cured? Will it be inherited across generations? Will it greatly interfere with life?Doctor's answer:
Cirrhosis of the liver can be cured, not every disease is inherited across generations. Generally, cirrhosis is caused by viral hepatitis. The reason patients develop cirrhosis again is because they did not seek timely treatment, missed the opportunity to address the condition, and it worsened into cirrhosis. If cirrhosis is caused by viral hepatitis, the hepatitis can spread horizontally to the next generation. However, cirrhosis is usually a result of improper treatment or prolonged neglect. Therefore, cirrhosis caused by non-communicable diseases is generally never inherited across generations. Cirrhosis causes significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are noticed, it is important to seek medical attention promptly.