Can cirrhosis be cured?

Cirrhosis cannot be completely cured, but its progression can be effectively controlled through comprehensive treatment, and the early stages of cirrhosis may even be reversed.

For patients with early-stage cirrhosis, standardized treatments such as antiviral therapy (for cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B or C virus infection), liver-protective therapy, and anti-fibrosis therapy can significantly reduce the burden on the liver, control disease progression, and potentially achieve reversal of liver damage.

However, if cirrhosis has progressed to the middle or late stages with the development of severe complications such as ascites, esophageal and gastric variceal bleeding, or hepatic encephalopathy, the treatment outcomes are generally less favorable. At this stage, the primary treatment goals are to manage complications, relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, and prolong survival as much as possible.

It should be noted that the treatment of cirrhosis is a long-term process requiring patience and adherence from the patient. During treatment, regular follow-up tests including liver function tests, abdominal ultrasound, and complete blood count should be performed to monitor disease progression and therapeutic response. Lifestyle and dietary modifications are also important, such as following a low-salt, low-fat, high-protein, and high-vitamin diet, avoiding alcohol consumption and excessive fatigue, to reduce the burden on the liver and promote recovery.