Patient's question:
Pain from ascites and bloating, plus stomach pain - is traditional Chinese medicine effective? Can it be cured? How is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis B cirrhosis develops gradually from chronic hepatitis over a decade, and it is divided into the compensated stage and the decompensated stage. The presence of ascites indicates the patient is in the decompensated stage, caused by hypoalbuminemia, portal hypertension, and other factors leading to ascites and splenomegaly. Further tests such as liver function tests and AFP are necessary to understand the condition and provide specific treatment. Both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine aim to restore the liver to the compensated stage from the decompensated stage.It is recommended to visit the gastroenterology department of a hospital and consider hospitalization for treatment. Tests such as liver function tests and AFP should be conducted. Medications like Salvia miltiorrhiza can be taken to protect the liver, albumin can be administered to enhance plasma colloid osmotic pressure, diuretics can be used to reduce ascites, and a comprehensive evaluation of treatment should be performed. Currently, the ascites has resolved, and the focus should be on liver protection and other treatments to stabilize the condition. Rest and nutritional support should be emphasized.