Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had a good appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to a nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They asked me to get an injection. Please ask, how long can a patient live after developing ascites?Doctor's answer:
After the formation of decompensated cirrhotic ascites, if the patient receives active treatment and follows medical advice regarding medication, it is generally possible to achieve long-term survival, and in some cases, even live for ten to twenty years. The treatment of cirrhotic ascites primarily focuses on addressing the underlying cause first. If the cirrhosis is caused by viral hepatitis, antiviral drugs should be used to suppress the progression of hepatitis. Subsequently, diuretics should be used symptomatically, and the patient's daily fluid intake and salt consumption should be restricted. If liver function is abnormal, liver-protective drugs can be administered.