Patient's question:
I have an old friend who is almost 60 years old this year. Recently, he was carefully diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and ascites. We are all very concerned about his health condition. There are important things to pay attention to in the late stage of liver cirrhosis, and I want to understand them to assist my good friend. Is there any treatment for the late stage of liver cirrhosis?Doctor's answer:
Cirrhosis with ascites is an advanced stage of liver disease. The disappearance of ascites does not necessarily indicate improvement in cirrhosis. Sometimes, sudden ascites regression can lead to the recurrence of hepatic encephalopathy and other serious conditions. In the short term, recurrence of ascites is common, and in severe cases, it can lead to high fever, confusion, skin breakdown, anuria, and other dangerous symptoms. Therefore, even after the regression of ascites in cirrhosis, it is still important to focus on treatment and pay attention to daily management.Facing the impact of cirrhosis, we should actively implement regular examinations and treatment, without avoiding medical visits. If cirrhosis does not respond to treatment, the treatment plan should be adjusted promptly.