What are the treatment methods for liver diseases?

Jun 29, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been suffering from pain in the liver area for several days and would like to seek medical attention. Therefore, what are the available treatment methods for liver diseases?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
There are various treatment methods for liver diseases, mainly including the following: 1. General treatment: Maintain regular eating habits, avoid moldy food, and practice good personal hygiene. Patients with fatty liver disease should control their diet and avoid high-fat foods. Patients during the acute phase need bed rest, while appropriate exercise is recommended during the recovery phase. 2. Medication therapy: Select appropriate medications based on the cause. For example, antiviral drugs such as entecavir and lamivudine can be used for viral hepatitis; patients with alcoholic liver disease should quit alcohol consumption and use liver-protective drugs; immunomodulatory drugs are required for autoimmune liver disease. 3. Surgical treatment: For severe liver diseases, such as liver cancer, surgical resection or liver transplantation may be considered. Liver transplantation is an effective treatment for patients with end-stage liver cirrhosis. The treatment of liver disease should be tailored to the cause, disease condition, and individual differences of the patient to formulate a personalized treatment plan.