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. How should alcoholic liver disease be treated?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of alcoholic liver disease requires complete abstinence from alcohol. If alcohol consumption continues during treatment, the therapeutic effect is often significantly reduced or even worsened. The duration of treatment for alcoholic liver disease varies from person to person and depends on the condition, with no fixed timeline. It is recommended to visit a hospital for relevant examinations, such as liver ultrasound and liver function tests. For patients with significantly abnormal liver function, especially those with elevated transaminase levels, it is necessary to follow medical advice and use liver-protecting medications. Liver-protecting medications are typically used for more than a week, and periodic follow-up tests are required during the treatment process.