Patient's question:
My husband got acute jaundice hepatitis while he was away from home. He has been receiving injections for 30 days. Yesterday, a thorough examination showed that his total bilirubin dropped to 40.6, direct bilirubin to 27, and his ALT and AST levels decreased to 125 and 62, respectively. The injections he is receiving are for liver protection, and the treatment plan has remained unchanged. However, the improvement in his indicators has been slow in the later stages. After 14 days of treatment, his total bilirubin decreased from 80 to 40. Due to being alone while receiving treatment away from home, it has been difficult for him to find convenient accommodation and meals, and he really wants to be discharged and go home. How long should someone stay in the hospital for acute jaundice hepatitis?Doctor's answer:
Other indicators are still okay, but the ALT level is still high. It's best to wait until the ALT level drops below 50 before discharge, as this is more secure. In fact, having hepatitis is not something to be afraid of. Patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected early and treatment is administered accordingly, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovering are very high. In daily life, dietary therapy should be used as a complement to treatment. It's crucial to avoid excessive hunger or fullness in daily eating habits and never overeat or binge on food.