What are the treatment methods for liver cirrhosis?

Oct 25, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I've been feeling some pain in the liver area for the past couple of days, and after getting checked, I found out I have cirrhosis. I want to seek treatment—what are the available treatments for cirrhosis?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jin Zhongkui
Patients with cirrhosis can use antiviral medications such as tenofovir or entecavir under medical guidance. They may also take liver-protective agents like vitamin C, vitamin E, or glycyrrhizin as directed by a physician. For patients in the decompensated stage, intravenous supplementation of nutrients such as vitamins, glucose, or potassium chloride may be administered according to medical advice to maintain fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance. If the above treatments are ineffective, interventions such as emergency endoscopic surgery, surgical shunt interruption, or liver transplantation may be considered.