As long as patients with cirrhosis do not have these 3 conditions, don't worry, their lives will not be in danger for the time being!

I know that many patients are very worried after being diagnosed with liver cirrhosis, fearing that their lives will be in danger because of this disease. Today, Dr. Zhu will tell you: As long as patients with liver cirrhosis do not have these 3 conditions, their lives will not be in danger for the time being.

1. Ascites. This is also the most common complication in patients with cirrhosis after their condition enters the decompensated stage. Once it occurs, there are two common causes. One is the decrease in albumin after cirrhosis, and the other is caused by portal hypertension.

2. Esophageal varices. This is mainly caused by portal hypertension after liver cirrhosis, which causes blood to circulate only through collateral circulation. Once patients at this stage ingest hard, indigestible, and irritating foods, it is easy to cause esophageal wall bleeding.

3. Hepatic encephalopathy. Patients at this stage are also in great danger. Compared with other patients with cirrhosis, these patients should try to avoid supplementing protein through food. They may also experience depression, cognitive impairment, mild disorientation, etc., and severe cases may even lead to hepatic coma.

Of course, with our current level of technology, even if your cirrhosis has entered the stage of decompensation, which we ordinary people often call the late stage, you don’t need to be too afraid. You just need to pay attention to your diet and actively receive targeted treatment under the guidance of a professional doctor. These complications can be effectively controlled, and even cirrhosis can be reversed.