"If you experience loss of appetite, bloating, abdominal pain, and sudden weight loss, it's important to see a doctor immediately."
The doctor sighed and said to the family in front of him, 52-year-old Zhang Dayou sat on the hospital bed, his face full of doubts and uneasiness.
Zhang Dayou is an ordinary baker who has worked in a small bakery for more than 20 years.
In recent months, Zhang Dayou felt that his legs began to swell, and he originally thought that it was because of the long standing time of the workstation, so he didn't pay much attention to it.
But as the days passed, not only did it not get better, but the situation became more and more serious, and it was even difficult to walk.
Seeing this, Zhang Dayou's children hurriedly dragged him to the hospital for examination. Unexpectedly, the results of the examination came out, and the doctor said that he had cirrhosis.
Zhang Dayou and his family were shocked, they always thought that cirrhosis was a disease only for people who love to drink.
Although Zhang Dayou usually drinks two sips of wine occasionally, he has never been in the habit of drinking heavily.
The doctor explained that there are many causes of cirrhosis, not only alcohol, but also hepatitis and long-term fatty liver can lead to cirrhosis.
The doctor explained the early symptoms of cirrhosis and reminded everyone to pay attention to the following four symptoms: loss of appetite, bloating, abdominal pain, and sudden weight loss.
The first is loss of appetite, the doctor explained that the liver, as an important metabolic organ of the body, can affect the functioning of the digestive system when the liver function is impaired, resulting in loss of appetite.
Loss of appetite, although a relatively common symptom, should be a cause for alarm if it persists for a long time and is accompanied by other symptoms.
Bloating is a condition that doctors say can cause portal hypertension, causing ascites to build up, which can lead to bloating.
This feeling of bloating not only affects the quality of life, but also further compresses the internal organs, causing more discomfort.
The third symptom is abdominal pain. Doctors point out that cirrhosis causes nodules to form on the surface of the liver and stretch the liver capsule, causing abdominal pain.
The last symptom is a sudden weight loss. The doctor explained that cirrhosis of the liver can lead to poor absorption of nutrients in the body, which, combined with loss of appetite, can cause the patient to lose weight rapidly.
According to statistics, sudden weight loss is one of the early signs of many liver diseases, especially cirrhosis.
After listening to the doctor's explanation, Zhang Dayou was in a complicated mood, he didn't expect that these seemingly ordinary small symptoms turned out to be a sign of liver cirrhosis.
The doctor went on to say that cirrhosis can develop into liver cancer if left untreated, so early detection and treatment are very important.
The doctor also mentioned a similar patient, surnamed Zhao, who was a retired driver who liked to drink alcohol.
Uncle Zhao also went for an examination because of the swelling of his legs, and it was found to be liver cirrhosis.
Fortunately, he was found early, and after treatment and lifestyle changes, his condition is now much more stable.
Hearing what the doctor said, Zhang Dayou decided to make life adjustments in strict accordance with the doctor's advice.
After a few months, Zhang Dayou's physical condition improved significantly, the swelling in his legs was reduced a lot, and his abdominal distension and abdominal pain were also relieved.
This story reminds us that cirrhosis is not an irreversible terminal disease.
Early detection and timely treatment, coupled with a healthy lifestyle, can effectively control the condition and improve the quality of life.
For everyone, paying attention to their physical changes and seeking medical attention in time is the key to preventing and treating diseases.
So, how to better protect the liver and prevent cirrhosis in daily life?
The first is to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle and avoid overeating and long-term alcohol consumption.
The second is to have regular physical examinations, especially for people with a family history of liver disease or chronic liver disease, and liver examinations should be done every year.
The third is to get vaccinated against hepatitis B in time to prevent hepatitis B. Only through these measures can the liver be effectively protected and the occurrence of cirrhosis can be prevented.
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