Generally, if a patient exhibits symptoms of liver cirrhosis and the condition gradually worsens, it may lead to death. It is recommended that such individuals seek medical attention promptly and undergo treatment under the guidance of a physician.
1. Causes:
The liver is the largest digestive gland and detoxifying organ in the human body, responsible for secreting bile and synthesizing coagulation factors. When viral hepatitis, such as chronic active hepatitis caused by hepatitis B virus infection or post-hepatitis B cirrhosis, occurs, it can lead to necrosis of liver cells and proliferation of fibrous tissue. This damages normal liver function, increases protein catabolism in the body, thereby affecting nutrient absorption and resulting in weight loss.
2. Hazards:
As the disease progresses, the patient's liver function further declines, manifesting as portal hypertension symptoms such as splenomegaly and ascites. Without proactive and effective treatment, complications such as esophageal and gastric variceal rupture and bleeding, and septic shock may occur, posing a severe threat to life safety. Therefore, individuals with the aforementioned conditions need to actively cooperate with physicians to control disease progression through medication and other means, avoiding delays in optimal treatment that could lead to adverse outcomes. Additionally, a light and easily digestible diet should be maintained in daily life, with an appropriate intake of fresh fruits and vegetables to supplement the body's vitamin C requirements, which promotes skin metabolism.
