Patient's question:
Father has been unwell recently and went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The diagnosis was viral hepatitis, and the medication has not been very effective. Hello, what are the treatment methods for viral hepatitis?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of viral hepatitis mainly includes:1. Conventional treatment. General treatment. Severe hepatitis requires absolute bed rest. Dietary protein should be minimized as much as possible to ensure that calories and vitamins can be delivered to the bloodstream. Human albumin or fresh plasma may be administered to maintain stable fluid and electrolyte levels.
2. Antiviral treatment. Generally, antiviral therapy is not necessary for acute hepatitis, but interferon is recommended in the early stages of acute hepatitis C to prevent chronicity. Chronic viral hepatitis, however, requires antiviral treatment.
Patients with viral hepatitis should also pay attention to dietary nutrition, choosing many easily absorbed and relatively light foods. It is important to avoid unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as smoking and drinking beer.