What are the symptoms of cirrhosis?
getcirrhosisDue to severe impairment of liver function, the main clinical manifestations are portal hypertension, ascites and splenomegaly. Gastrointestinal bleeding, jaundice, and infection may also occur.
1. Portal hypertension:cirrhosis, due to hepatocyte degeneration and necrosis and fibrous tissue proliferation, the intrahepatic vascular bed is compressed or occluded, resulting in increased blood flow resistance, resulting in an increase in portal pressure;
2. Ascites: It is one of the most prominent manifestations of decompensated liver cirrhosis, and its mechanism is related to hypoproteinemia, and the loss of a large amount of albumin can lead to a decrease in effective circulating blood volume, which in turn induces prerenal azotemia.
In addition, portal hypertension can also cause gastrointestinal congestion and edema, resulting in increased permeability of the intestinal wall, which increases protein excretion from the urine and eventually forms a stubborn ascites effusion;
3. Spleen enlargement: it is more common in advanced liver cirrhosis, which may be caused by long-term chronic inflammation stimulation, or it may be caused by the opening of collateral circulation caused by portal hypertension;
4. Other manifestations: such as upper gastrointestinal bleeding, spider angiomata, dull complexion, fatigue and other symptoms. If the above conditions occur, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time, and take entecavir tablets, compound glycyrrhizin capsules and other drugs for hepatoprotective and anti-inflammatory treatment under the guidance of a doctor. If the disease is severe, surgery to remove part of the diseased liver tissue may be considered to control disease progression.
When you find that you have the above uncomfortable symptoms, you should immediately go to the hospital for examination, and then take targeted measures to actively deal with it according to the doctor's instructions after a clear diagnosis. In daily life, attention should be paid to a light and easy-to-digest diet, and avoid eating spicy and greasy food, so as not to aggravate the original condition.