Patient's question:
Currently taking traditional Chinese medicine. During the period of taking traditional Chinese medicine, the rebound was severe, so I stopped taking it and started taking Fudingsan. A month ago, it disappeared, but now the ascites has come back. Later, I went to another hospital specializing in liver diseases and was prescribed a month's worth of traditional Chinese medicine to take. The doctor said that in 10 days, the ascites would gradually be eliminated. However, after more than half a month, it is still not gone. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hepatic ascites is one of the most significant complications of cirrhosis, occurring when the disease progresses to the decompensation stage of liver function. If severe abdominal pain recurs along with a large accumulation of ascites, it is necessary to seek medical attention at a formal hospital for peritoneal puncture and drainage to remove the ascites, as well as to administer anesthesia, human albumin, and plasma for relief. However, there is currently no specific medication for hepatic ascites. It is recommended to first focus on mental well-being—avoiding anger and fatigue while maintaining a positive and cheerful mental state. Secondly, dietary management should be paid attention to. The general principle is to consume foods rich in vitamins, high in protein, low in fat, and low in starch, such as eating a variety of coarse grains, black rice, millet, and soy milk.