Does hepatic focal calcification require treatment?
Feb 14, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Introduction
Whether liver calcification requires treatment generally depends on the specific characteristics of the calcification and whether it causes any clinical symptoms. If liver calcification is detected but the patient has no subjective symptoms or physical signs, drug therapy is usually not necessary; regular follow-up examinations are sufficient to monitor the progression of the lesion. Patients should maintain a light diet, drink plenty of water, and preferably consume small amounts frequently.
Whether liver calcification foci require treatment generally depends on the specific nature of the calcification and whether they are causing any clinical symptoms.
Intrahepatic calcification usually refers to high-density images observed in the liver on ultrasound or CT scans, typically appearing as single lesions. The formation of intrahepatic calcifications is associated with factors such as bile duct stones, chronic liver inflammation, trauma, parasitic infections, and congenital liver developmental abnormalities.
If liver calcification is detected but the patient has no symptoms or physical signs, drug therapy is usually unnecessary. Instead, regular follow-up examinations are recommended to monitor the progression of the lesion. If changes in the calcification occur during this period—leading to clinical symptoms or abnormal biochemical indicators—prompt medical attention is required, and surgical treatment may be considered under a physician's guidance.
Patients should maintain a light diet, drink plenty of water in small amounts frequently to promote blood circulation, dilute bile, reduce bile stasis, help relieve inflammation and expel stones, and limit fat intake.
