Patient's question:
My father's constitution is very good, he doesn't have any health problems, but recently, he has been complaining of some discomfort in the liver. When the pain occurs, he takes some pain relievers, but later, the pain relievers no longer work. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was diagnosed as liver cirrhosis. I would like to ask, what is the difference between chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis?Doctor's answer:
Chronic exercise-induced hepatitis: There are obvious digestive symptoms (reduced appetite, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting) and general fatigue. Symptoms may worsen after exercise, jaundice may gradually worsen, with occasional right upper abdominal pain. The liver may be enlarged and accompanied by tenderness. Liver function tests, such as transaminases and turbidity tests, show varying degrees of positive changes. The main clinical manifestations of cirrhosis are liver and spleen enlargement, with splenomegaly being extremely common. However, it is necessary to rule out diseases that may cause splenomegaly, such as malaria, kala-azar, and schistosomiasis. In fact, chronic hepatitis is not as frightening as it may seem. Patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as symptoms are detected in time and symptomatic treatment is provided, the chances of stabilizing the condition and recovery are very high.