Patient's question:
My younger brother-in-law is a patient with liver disease. Due to the hereditary condition from my great-grandmother, he has developed chronic hepatitis B (). Currently, he has jaundice, and his abdomen is significantly swollen with ascites. We are very concerned about the condition worsening. How should liver cirrhosis with ascites be treated?Doctor's answer:
Absolute contraindications for IFN treatment in patients with cirrhosis and ascites include: early pregnancy, history of psychiatric disorders (e.g., severe depression), uncontrolled epilepsy, active substance abuse or addiction, uncontrolled autoimmune diseases, decompensated cirrhosis, and symptomatic heart disease. Relative contraindications for IFN treatment include: thyroid disorders, retinal disease, psoriasis, and a history of depression (uncontrolled diabetes).In addition to timely treatment, patients with cirrhosis should pay attention to maintaining deep sleep at all times in their daily lives. Only sufficient deep sleep can help them recover more quickly from the disease.