Patient's question:
Recently, the elderly in my family have been feeling weak and have lost quite a bit of weight. Their gums have only a slight minor peel, which they initially thought was just a minor illness and didn't take too seriously. They went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was liver cirrhosis. Our family has never had anyone with liver cirrhosis before.Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners in our country believe that liver cirrhosis is caused by damp-heat, liver qi stagnation, which interferes with the spleen and stomach, leading to poor blood circulation and blocked meridians, resulting in accumulation or stasis, and later causing edema. The syndrome differentiation and treatment are mostly classified as liver qi stagnation and spleen stagnation or water accumulation and swelling. The former can be treated with Chai Hu Shu Gan Tang (powder) or Fu Gan Tang, while the latter can be treated with Wu Ling San or Wu Pi Yin.In explaining the condition, targeted explanations must be provided; it is strictly forbidden to give non-specific explanations. In addition to medication for treating liver cirrhosis, patients also need to pay attention to nursing care, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in outdoor activities. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing a top-tier hospital for diagnosis to ensure good treatment outcomes.