Patient's question:
Is it because I previously disliked drinking beer? I felt that my complexion had turned yellow and my body wasn't feeling very well recently. I thought something was wrong, so I went to the hospital for a detailed examination. The examination results said I had liver cirrhosis and recommended immediate treatment. What is liver cirrhosis?Doctor's answer:
Hepatocyte necrosis, residual hepatocyte nodular regeneration, and fibrosis of connective tissue with fibrous septa lead to the destruction of liver lobule structure and the formation of pseudolobules, causing the liver to gradually deform, harden, and expand, ultimately resulting in cirrhosis. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding occurs in cirrhosis. Patients with cirrhosis, due to hypersplenism, a decline in immune function and reduced resistance, as well as the recurrent creation of portosystemic collateral circulation, increase the opportunity for pathogens to enter the body. Primary liver cancer often occurs on the basis of cirrhosis. Faced with the impact of cirrhosis, we should actively adopt treatment measures and avoid delaying medical consultation. If cirrhosis is not effectively treated, it is necessary to promptly adjust the treatment plan.