Patient's question:
Is alcoholic hepatitis the same as hepatitis B? How is it not suitable to have children during this period? The detailed test results are: Alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is 40, Aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is 105. The doctor prescribed Fuhang Capsule (E) and Polyene Phosphatidylcholine Capsule (Essentiale) for treatment. After researching online, I heard that alcoholic liver disease is difficult to treat. Are the side effects of Western medicine significant? How can traditional Chinese medicine help with this condition? Many Western doctors still recommend traditional Chinese medicine for treating this disease. I would like to use traditional Chinese medicine, so I would like to ask the doctor for advice.Doctor's answer:
Alcoholic hepatitis is caused by excessive drinking, leading to liver cell damage, and it is not related to hepatitis B. The treatment for alcoholic liver disease primarily involves stopping alcohol consumption, which is the most fundamental approach. If the liver cell damage is severe, liver-protective treatment may be necessary, such as using polyene phosphatidylcholine. In fact, having alcoholic liver disease is not, and patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as symptoms are detected early and treated accordingly, the chances of alleviating the condition and achieving recovery are very high.