Patient's question:
From a young age, I was diagnosed with hepatitis B, and I have always paid attention to my diet. My liver function has always been normal. Recently, during a B examination, the results showed that the liver tissue was uniformly thickened. Is liver tissue thickening a symptom of cirrhosis in this case? What treatment should be recommended?Doctor's answer:
Hepatic texture uniform thickening is a descriptive term used by ultrasound room doctors, and it does not necessarily indicate cirrhosis; fatty liver can also use these terms. For a definitive diagnosis of cirrhosis, other careful examinations are required, such as liver function tests and CT scans. The main manifestations of cirrhosis include fatigue, poor appetite, jaundice of the skin and sclera, ascites, and other symptoms. In treatment, the first step is to identify the underlying cause, such as controlling hepatitis B if it is present, followed by symptomatic treatment.