What patients with cirrhosis need to know about general knowledge

  Cirrhosis refers to various etiologies that have repeatedly and chronically damaged the liver, resulting in degeneration and necrosis of hepatocytes, regeneration of fibrous connective tissue and hepatocytes in the liver, and destruction of normal liver lobule structure to form pseudobullets. Cirrhosis in China is mainly post-hepatitis cirrhosis, partly alcoholic and schistosomal cirrhosis.  Generally, cirrhosis is divided into active cirrhosis and quiescent cirrhosis, which can be further divided into compensated cirrhosis and decompensated cirrhosis according to the compensation situation.  Quiescent cirrhosis: Patients have normal or mildly abnormal liver function, no symptoms or only mild symptoms such as weakness, loss of appetite and discomfort in the liver area. There may be nausea, aversion to oil, abdominal distension, vague pain in the right quadrant of the rib cage and diarrhea. Active cirrhosis: The above symptoms are significantly aggravated, with elevated transaminases or/and bilirubin, decreased albumin, prolonged prothrombin time, dull complexion, spider nevus, liver palms, thrombocytopenia, anemia, and leukopenia. Patients with cirrhosis usually have esophageal varices, and in severe cases, they may develop serious symptoms such as oliguria, bilateral lower limb edema, ascites, peritonitis, gum bleeding, nasal bleeding, black stool, and even vomiting blood, coma, and renal failure. ultrasound and CT examinations are very helpful for the diagnosis of cirrhosis.  Treatment: Liver fibrosis, even early cirrhosis can be reversed or no longer progress after active prevention and treatment, but intermediate and advanced stages will seriously affect patients’ quality of life and even endanger their lives. Patients with quiescent cirrhosis should regularly review liver function, ultrasound, etc. Pay attention to rest and should not engage in physical labor, but can carry out light-intensity activities, such as walking, walking, etc. Patients with active cirrhosis should rest in bed and eat high vitamin, soft and easily digestible food. High-protein foods should be eaten in small portions. Patients at this stage must be seen in hospital. Liver transplantation can be considered if necessary.