How to treat poor liver function
Disease description:
My father's liver has always been in poor condition, and he has never received systematic treatment before. Now he is feeling unwell physically. I would like to ask, how is poor liver function treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The treatment for poor liver function needs to be formulated according to the specific cause and severity of the condition. Generally speaking, treatment methods can be divided into the following aspects:
1. Etiological treatment: For viral hepatitis, such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, etc., antiviral drugs are required to control viral replication; for drug-induced liver injury, drugs harmful to the liver should be discontinued immediately; patients with alcoholic liver disease need to abstain from alcohol.
2. Pharmacological treatment: Includes liver-protective drugs, enzyme-lowering drugs, antiviral drugs, etc., to improve liver function and promote hepatocyte repair. Specific medications should be used according to a doctor's instructions.
3. Lifestyle adjustments: Maintaining good living habits, such as regular rest, avoiding staying up late, quitting smoking and alcohol, and eating a balanced diet, can help reduce the burden on the liver and promote recovery.
4. Surgical treatment: For severe conditions such as liver failure and cirrhosis, artificial liver support treatment or liver transplantation may be necessary.
