How to deal with a spleen of 6.2 cm in chronic liver disease?

Patient's question:

Enlarged spleen 6.2, chronic liver disease, blood in the mouth when going to bed in the morning, low density lipoprotein is low, alpha-fetoprotein 52, what should I do?

Doctor's answer:

Hepatitis patients with recurrent splenomegaly need to be particularly cautious, especially for those with cirrhosis. The spleen may progressively swell, possibly due to a decrease in portal venous pressure, indicating a potential for significant gastrointestinal bleeding. At this time, high vigilance is required, and close observation of the spleen size is of great significance for assessing the condition. Alpha-fetoprotein levels may be lower than normal in some hepatitis B patients. The daily treatment for liver disease primarily involves medication. Patients can take various oral medications, combine them with many vitamins, and pay attention to regular routines while avoiding alcohol.

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