Patient's question:
My uncle is the kind of physique that is relatively obese, and he is almost 200 pounds now. During a thorough physical examination last year, it was discovered that he has cirrhosis of the liver. He has been undergoing medication treatment, but recently he has been feeling nauseous, vomiting dryly, and having no appetite. There is also a sense of distending pain in the upper abdomen. Could you please tell me what are the early symptoms of cirrhosis of the liver?Doctor's answer:
Cirrhosis refers to the condition where one or more different causes cause long-term or repeated harm to the liver, leading to extensive damage to liver parenchyma, liver cell necrosis, fibrosis of fibrous tissue, disruption of normal liver structure, and hardening of texture. In the early stages of cirrhosis, symptoms may include splenomegaly, ascites, edema, jaundice, esophageal varices, skin breakdown, and hepatic encephalopathy. In addition to treating cirrhosis, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood at all times to enhance their physical condition and slow down the recovery process.