Patient's question:
Doctor, my grandfather was diagnosed with pneumonia four years ago. The doctor said he needed to take medication to control it, or the condition could progress to liver cirrhosis. However, my grandfather's condition has not been well controlled in the past two years. Now he has developed liver cirrhosis, with a large abdomen and some ascites. I want to know if ascites in liver cirrhosis can be infected?Doctor's answer:
Liver cirrhosis is relatively special in terms of diagnosis, as it is confirmed through morphological diagnosis rather than etiological diagnosis. If a patient exhibits symptoms of liver cirrhosis, even if the cause has not been identified, symptomatic treatment can be implemented. Currently, liver function has improved, with increased albumin production, making it easier to develop ascites. After the onset of liver cirrhosis, increased pressure in the inferior vena cava can also lead to clinical symptoms. Liver-protective treatment can not only supplement albumin but also involve surgery when necessary. However, if your liver cirrhosis is caused by infectious hepatitis, it is inherently contagious.