Patient's question:
I usually enjoy drinking beer, and I have a decent tolerance for alcohol. I never get red when I drink a little, which is said to make it easier to develop alcoholic liver disease. It's true, recently I've been feeling particularly uncomfortable in my upper abdomen and often experiencing nausea and dry heaving. After a thorough examination, I was diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis. What are the characteristics of cirrhosis?Doctor's answer:
Primary biliary cholangitis is characterized by mild fatigue and intermittent recurrent itching, hepatosplenomegaly, jaundice, corneal arcus, palmar erythema, spider angiomata, butterfly-shaped skin hyperpigmentation at scratch sites, rough and thickened skin, and nodular xanthomas on the palms, soles, chest, and back. Long bone periostitis may be accompanied by pain and tenderness. It is also common to have autoimmune thyroiditis, and it may be accompanied by scleroderma. Additionally, during the treatment of liver cirrhosis, the patient's dietary condition and nursing care are also crucial. Patients should pay close attention to rest and engage in appropriate activities to avoid unnecessary injuries.