Can people with excessive liver fire and qi deficiency take liver-protecting tablets?
Disease description:
My colleague has recently been feeling chest tightness and bloating. Later, we learned this was caused by excessive liver fire and qi deficiency. Can someone with excessive liver fire and qi deficiency take Hugan Tablets?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
People with excessive liver fire and qi deficiency can generally take Hugan tablets.
Hugan tablets have the effects of strengthening the spleen and promoting digestion, as well as soothing the liver and regulating qi. They also help reduce transaminase levels and are clinically used primarily to treat chronic hepatitis, early-stage cirrhosis, fatty liver, and drug-induced liver injury. Therefore, Hugan tablets may offer some regulatory benefits for patients with excessive liver fire and qi deficiency. However, Hugan tablets are not specifically designed for this condition, so their therapeutic effect might be relatively limited. Moreover, as a medication, Hugan tablets carry certain risks and potential side effects, such as increasing the burden on the liver or posing potential toxicity to the kidneys. Therefore, patients must strictly follow medical advice when taking Hugan tablets and should never use them blindly without professional guidance.
