Is chronic schistosomiasis liver disease curable?

Chronic schistosomiasis is usually clinically curable. Chronic schistosomiasis is a disease caused by schistosomes parasitizing the liver and depositing eggs in the liver or colon. In patients with chronic schistosomiasis, the majority of clinical manifestations are chronic diarrhea and liver function impairment, as evidenced by elevated aminotransferases, enlarged liver or jaundice. Some patients are accompanied by an enlarged spleen and increased portal pressure. If the degree of infection is mild, after taking a full course of antischistosomal treatment, the patient’s condition usually improves more and is usually better treated; if the degree of infection is more severe, there is usually a blockage of the bile ducts, which can lead to bile duct infection. Cirrhosis of the liver, which may develop into liver cancer, may also occur, which is not conducive to treatment. It is recommended that if chronic schistosomiasis occurs, it is necessary to go to the hospital in a timely manner, under the guidance of the physician to actively cooperate with the relevant examination and treatment, so as not to delay the condition. In daily life, pay attention to healthy and reasonable diet, avoid spicy and stimulating food, drink more water to promote metabolism, appropriate exercise to enhance immunity.