Patient's question:
My father was diagnosed with advanced liver cirrhosis, with leg and foot swelling, incontinence of urine and feces, and he still drinks a bottle of alcohol every day while barely eating anything. In this condition, can his abdominal fluid be drained? How long can he live?Doctor's answer:
Whether it's alcoholic cirrhosis or hepatitis B-related cirrhosis, you must abstain from alcohol. If you don't, it's like adding fuel to the fire. Don't drink beer on an empty stomach. This is clearly drug abuse. Drawing is not the solution; please go to the hospital and see a doctor to resolve this. You must abstain from alcohol, focus on digestion and nutrition, and digest protein. For the patient, if the cirrhosis condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment is necessary, with appropriate medication. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of cirrhosis. Additionally, the patient needs to maintain a positive mood to avoid worsening the condition.