What should I do if I have slightly elevated yellow jaundice due to cirrhosis of the liver?

Patient's question:

I have been an hepatitis B patient for 20 years and have always had normal liver function. In 2007, I experienced a slight increase in jaundice in my liver function tests, which returned to normal after medication. In August 2010, I again had a slight increase in jaundice, accompanied by a slight increase in ALT levels. After taking medication for half a month, the ALT levels returned to normal, but there was still a slight hint of jaundice, and the ultrasound was normal.

Doctor's answer:

Negative jaundice is not a major issue. If there are no other obvious abnormalities, you can take anti-inflammatory and gallbladder-protecting tablets to support liver and gallbladder function. It is recommended to re-examine after one month to carefully observe the liver function. If you feel uncomfortable, seek follow-up treatment promptly. In fact, it is not scary to have cirrhosis. Patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as symptoms are detected in time and symptomatic treatment is provided, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high.

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