Is it reliable to see Chinese medicine for liver cirrhosis?

Chinese and western medicine have their own strengths in the treatment of liver cirrhosis, which does not mean that Chinese medicine is useless, nor can it be said that western medicine is the savior.

Chinese medicine is to regulate the five internal organs, clear away heat and promote diuresis, promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, soften the liver and disperse the stagnation, and help the liver recover gradually. The disadvantage is that it is difficult to persist for too long, the patient's will is not firm, or no obvious effect can be seen in a short time.

Western medicine lies in the rapidity of treatment, not the root cause. In the treatment of many stages of liver cirrhosis, patients with splenomegaly will be treated by direct splenectomy, and patients will see obvious effects in a short time. However, many patients with splenomegaly will have obvious immune system decline in the later stage, which is very easy to get sick because their bodies have lost their spleen, which is the source of human immune system. So as long as it is not particularly dangerous, we do not recommend splenectomy. Because all organs of the body have their own functions, we can't cut the spleen if there is a problem with the spleen and cut the liver if there is a problem with the liver. There is something wrong with the head. Do you want to cut it?

Secondly, for patients with portal hypertension and severe gastric varices, western medicine advocates tips operation, and establishes an artificial shunt channel between the hepatic vein and portal vein in the liver parenchyma, so that the blood toxin does not filter through the liver, and the blood directly participates in the whole body, reducing the portal vein pressure. Although the effect is obvious, the blood is no longer detoxified by the liver and flows all over the body. More and more toxins enter the brain under the blood circulation, leading to brain poisoning, which is what we call hepatic encephalopathy.

For example, Chinese medicine pays attention to treatment, just like a pot that traps leaks. It is not where the water leaks, but where it leaks, so as to ensure the best state of the pot.

Western medicine pays attention to the formulaic treatment scheme, which treats the headache, the foot pain and the quick treatment. Although it can't be cured, it has obvious curative effect, which is also an advantage that Chinese medicine can't achieve.

Therefore, for the treatment of severe liver cirrhosis, we can adopt the method of combining traditional Chinese and western medicine, and learn from each other's strengths to bring the gospel of rehabilitation to the majority of patients, rather than blaming each other.

If it is hepatitis B cirrhosis, it is not recommended to simply see Chinese medicine.

Modern medicine believes that the cause of hepatitis B cirrhosis is the result of hepatitis B virus raging in the liver, because hepatitis B virus proliferates in large numbers, damages the liver, and repeatedly causes liver fibrosis, which eventually leads to cirrhosis and even liver cancer. At this time, the key of modern medical treatment is antiviral treatment. Entecavir, tenofovir and long-acting interferon are the first choice of antiviral drugs, with good efficacy and relatively mild adverse reactions. At present, it is generally recognized in the world that long-term antiviral therapy can avoid hepatitis B cirrhosis and liver cancer to the greatest extent. Many patients with hepatitis B cirrhosis in China are mostly due to the lack of regular antiviral treatment.

Many people expect Chinese medicine to cure hepatitis B cirrhosis. To be clear, this is impossible. No real master of traditional Chinese medicine dares to say that he can cure hepatitis B cirrhosis, but some Chinese herbal medicines do have the function of protecting liver and lowering enzymes, but there is no clear antiviral effect. At present, the key to treatment is antiviral therapy. Chinese medicine is also a technology, so don't be too deified or exaggerated. In some cases, the liver protection effect of traditional Chinese medicine is good. However, in the case of hepatitis B cirrhosis, antiviral therapy should be the first choice.

We should carry forward TCM, but we should also carry forward TCM rationally. Traditional Chinese medicine and western medicine should not be antagonistic, but should complement each other.

The reason why there is cirrhosis is that the liver is affected by various reasons, including viral hepatitis, drinking, fatty liver, drug-induced, autoimmune, hereditary, metabolic diseases, etc., which lead to repeated inflammation of liver cells and start the process of liver fibrosis, just like people's skin will grow scars when there is a wound. Repeated inflammation of the liver will also lead to scars, and repeated accumulation of scars will lead to gradual hardening and atrophy of the liver, forming false lobules. It's called cirrhosis. Then understand the formation of liver cirrhosis, we can understand that the treatment of liver cirrhosis is based on the etiology treatment, combined with the application of anti-fibrosis drugs to prevent liver scarring, and then further reverse or disappear the already long scar, liver cirrhosis can be improved or reversed. Therefore, there are no anti-fibrosis drugs in western medicine at present, and Fuzheng Huayu Pill and Luo 'an Huaxian Pill used in western medicine are all Chinese patent medicines. Anti-hepatic fibrosis treatment is precisely the advantage of traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine can completely improve and reverse liver cirrhosis by invigorating qi and strengthening body resistance, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Of course, the role of Chinese medicine is not only reflected here, but also can improve the symptoms of patients, relieve fatigue and bloating, and eliminate anorexia, dry mouth and bitter taste. It can be said that it has a multi-target and multi-channel effect on the etiology, pathogenesis and clinical symptoms of liver cirrhosis, which has been recognized by Chinese and Western medicine.

I have the most say in this question! My 15 end-stage cirrhosis is decompensated, and the specific parameters have been forgotten. The whole body is yellow and the eyes are golden. I dare not stay in the local hospital. Dr. Li Jie from the Department of Hepatology, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine recommended the director of Beijing 302 Li Wei to me. Thanks to Dr. Li Jie for saving his life! In 302, Dr. Li Weiwei saw that I was young, asked me how to eat, accepted me, and was discharged three weeks later. Spend 40 thousand, go home and reimburse 20 thousand Because 302 requires a review every three months, it costs about 8,000 yuan each time (hospitalization can be partially reimbursed), but because I have no money, I turn to Chinese medicine myself. After comparison, I bet on the hepatology department of Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xu Chunjun and Dr. Qi Jing. Coincidentally, Dr. Qi Jing chose her this afternoon. After about one year of treatment, liver cirrhosis can't be seen by color Doppler ultrasound. In order to ensure the accuracy of the examination, I have done color Doppler ultrasound in local hospitals, Beijing Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Beijing 302 Hospital. The results are consistent, and the doctors who have checked all think that I have never had cirrhosis, but the liver echo is thicker. When I told them about my medical experience, they all felt incredible, because they thought liver cirrhosis was irreversible! I sincerely tell those patients with liver cirrhosis that in the critical stage, go to Li Weiwei, director of 302, for help! ! ! It is reversible to see Dr. Qi Jing after the critical period! However, Dr. Qi Jing also warned me that the standards of western medicine and Chinese medicine are different. The results of color Doppler ultrasound in western medicine are only a representation, and Chinese medicine is the control of the whole body, which means that my liver cirrhosis has not fully recovered, that is, the cause has not been removed, which is a long-term process. Off-topic, she told me personally that a well-known liver disease expert in Beijing has recommended liver cancer patients to her many times. If the treatment is not effective, I don't think Dr. Qi Jing will tell me this! I think she and Dr. Xu Chunjun are both great, because their teacher is Guan Youbo!

The therapeutic effect of traditional Chinese medicine on some diseases is affirmative, but it cannot be exaggerated too much. For cirrhosis, my advice is: before cirrhosis is clearly defined, don't just look at Chinese medicine; See Chinese medicine according to the situation after making clear the condition.

First, it is clear that the diagnosis of liver cirrhosis cannot depend on the clear diagnosis of liver cirrhosis by Chinese medicine, the judgment of the severity of liver cirrhosis, the judgment of the cause of liver cirrhosis, and the judgment of regular review of liver cirrhosis, all of which require hospital examination and cannot be found by Chinese medicine.

Second, after defining cirrhosis, we should look at Chinese medicine according to the situation. (1) TCM has no effect on some causes of liver cirrhosis.

For example, the antiviral treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C has no effect. Don't believe the propaganda to ensure the cure of hepatitis B and hepatitis C. If Chinese medicine can cure hepatitis B, why not apply for a patent? If so, it may be the next Nobel Prize winner in China.

(2) Chinese medicine has made some achievements in anti-hepatic fibrosis.

There is no way to guarantee absolute reversal of liver cirrhosis, but anti-hepatic fibrosis therapy has certain effect. At present, Chinese patent medicines are mainly used to treat liver fibrosis in China, such as Compound Biejia Ruangan Tablet, Fuzheng Huayu Capsule, Biejia Wan Jian and Dahuangchong Pill. At present, these drugs have been produced, and they do not need to be decocted, so they are suitable for most patients with liver cirrhosis. Of course, Chinese herbal medicines can also be prescribed according to the specific conditions of patients, but try to find Chinese medicine experts in this field (I suggest Chinese medicine experts in regular hospitals).

(3) Chinese medicine can be applied to patients with liver cirrhosis and discomfort caused by liver disease or non-liver disease.

Such as abdominal distension, indigestion, dizziness, headache, poor sleep, nausea, cold, cough and so on. Western medicine is not effective, so you can take Chinese medicine. However, liver disease requires not to abuse drugs, try not to take them for a long time, and please tell the doctor that you have liver disease before taking them, because some drugs are harmful to the liver.

(4) For the treatment of liver cirrhosis, the combination of traditional Chinese and western medicine can be selected according to the situation.

Traditional Chinese medicine is a traditional medicine in our country, and its effect in treating some diseases is positive. But Chinese medicine also has its shortcomings. Therefore, patients with liver cirrhosis should treat Chinese medicine correctly! It is a reliable method to see Chinese medicine for liver cirrhosis. I have a friend who has hepatitis B and is treated by western medicine in a specialized hospital. 1 month later, all indicators met the requirements, and he was discharged from the hospital. But not long after, the liver disease broke out again. Although a friend is in hospital, he can fully reimburse the medical expenses, but he thinks that Western medicine can cure the symptoms rather than the root cause, so he has to find another way. He taught himself Chinese medicine and prescribed his own medicine. I have not been hospitalized for liver disease for more than 20 years, and the big three yang has become a small three yang. His treatment of liver disease is: 1, insisting on taking traditional Chinese medicine; 2. Go to bed early and get up early without staying up late; 3. Insist on physical exercise; 4. Do what you can at work and try your best to follow the fate. 5. Do a good job in family harmony.

Not to mention unreliable. If liver cirrhosis has been treated in a 3A hospital, specifically, it is discharged from the hospital, so there is no way out to take good care of yourself. After the family was at a loss, they saw Chinese medicine with the last glimmer of hope, but they really got better every day and came back to life! Can we say it's unreliable? Does it make sense? I have a relative who eats herbs after liver cirrhosis, and now he is much more energetic! Do not believe you can verify it!

Chinese medicine treatment is also reliable. The treatment of liver cirrhosis should be considered from many aspects, and general treatment can be used. General treatment can be given a diet rich in high protein (without hepatic encephalopathy), enough calories, high vitamins and trace elements, and severe patients can be given albumin and fresh plasma. Antiviral therapy mainly includes interferon and nucleoside drugs; Vitamins and digestive enzymes can be used to protect liver function; Colchicine is used for anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrosis; Ganlixin for enzyme reduction; Smecta or ursodeoxycholic acid is used for cholestasis; Portal hypertension can be treated with propranolol and nitrate; Ascites is mainly to limit the intake of water and sodium and take diuretics; Abdominal puncture and drainage and liver transplantation are suitable for end-stage liver disease that is ineffective in conventional medical and surgical treatment.

The treatment of hepatitis and cirrhosis has failed in many ways. An 87-year-old Chinese medicine practitioner: anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer drugs entered Professor Ma's yard. At the age of 87, he was still busy drying herbs. In fact, he was a professor in a China hospital in his early years. Although he moved to the countryside after retirement, he still could not stop his love for Chinese medicine. In his spare time, he went back to the mountains to collect herbs.

This free clinic happened to come to Professor Ma's village, so I dropped in to see him. Sitting in the yard talking about hepatitis and cirrhosis, he told me that there are three kinds of Chinese medicines in Chinese medicine that can help diminish inflammation and prevent cancer.

Treatment of hepatitis and cirrhosis failed. An 87-year-old doctor of traditional Chinese medicine: Three kinds of traditional Chinese medicines can diminish inflammation and prevent cancer.

1, Tibetan ginseng

Shennong Herbal Classic is the earliest extant monograph on traditional Chinese medicine, which records the medicinal essence of Tibetan ginseng formed in China 4000 years ago. Entering the liver meridian, it is good at clearing away liver fire and expelling liver toxin, which has a good protective effect on the liver, can antagonize the damage of endotoxin to liver cells, and can also reduce the toxic effect, thus enhancing the liver regeneration ability. Its extract can accelerate the existence of choline synthesized by phospholipids, accelerate the speed of cell repair, and has obvious protective effect on liver cells.

2. Chinese wolfberry

Lycium barbarum with stubble is a kind of Chinese herbal medicine with dual functions of medicine and food. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that it has the effects of nourishing liver and kidney, strengthening bones and muscles, nourishing blood and improving eyesight, moistening lung and relieving cough. However, stubble Lycium barbarum is a fine product in Lycium barbarum;

Lycium barbarum is rich in carotene, vitamins, calcium, iron and other nutrients necessary for healthy eyes, which has the function of improving eyesight, commonly known as "improving eyesight". Chinese wolfberry is often used by doctors in past dynasties to treat blurred vision and night blindness caused by liver blood deficiency and deficiency of kidney yin.

3. Luyuancao

As early as 1000 years ago in the Tang Dynasty, Sun Simiao, the drug king, designated it as a good medicine for liver diseases and included it in medical classics. Reed can increase the blood flow of extrahepatic organs, improve the microcirculation function of liver, ensure the oxygen and nutrient supply of organelles, improve the detoxification function of liver cells, make damaged liver cells and their membranes recover more easily, and promote the regeneration of liver cells.

In fact, it is recorded in Li Shizhen's Compendium of Materia Medica: 3 grams of Tibetan ginseng, 8 pieces of Lycium barbarum and 3 grams of reed grass are brewed with boiling water; All three ingredients have the function of nourishing and protecting the liver. Usually making tea with these ingredients can help the liver clean up garbage toxins and reduce the pressure on the liver. This is also a common prescription for nourishing the liver in old Chinese medicine, which can effectively inhibit the replication of hepatitis B virus and reduce transaminase, and at the same time, it is very helpful to enhance human immunity and induce cancer cell apoptosis.

The living standard has improved, but I wonder if you have noticed it? Nowadays, there are more and more diseases, especially cirrhosis, which troubles many friends. Cirrhosis is a chronic disease, which is irreversible. In addition to our medication, the prevention of liver cirrhosis is also very important. The diet is light, and it is fundamental to pay attention to the combination of work and rest in life.