Patient's question:
My father had liver cirrhosis and spleen removal 20 years ago due to schistosomiasis. Recently, he has been feeling discomfort at the site where his spleen was removed, with a sense of stuffiness and fullness. B and liver function tests, as well as and pancreas evaluations, have all shown normal results. What should be done about the liver cirrhosis?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation, acute pancreatitis after surgery cannot be ruled out, which is often caused by injury during the operation. For patients with severe upper abdominal or left upper abdominal pain, it is important to promptly measure pancreatic amylase to confirm the diagnosis and provide timely treatment.Generally speaking, it is suggested that splenectomy has little impact on daily life or lifespan. However, in recent years, some people have started from an immunological perspective, believing that splenectomy may weaken the body's resistance and slow down metabolism. Therefore, they advocate performing splenorenal repair or partial splenectomy to preserve the spleen's immune function in the body while ensuring life safety.
For patients with liver cirrhosis, daily treatment mainly focuses on symptomatic management. They can take some oral medications, supplement with vitamins, and pay attention to self-care, including proper diet and avoiding cold foods. It is hoped that liver cirrhosis patients can recover as soon as possible.