Liver Cirrhosis Treatment

Liver cirrhosis is the terminal stage of chronic liver disease, commonly seen in patients with viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and autoimmune liver diseases, particularly among middle-aged and elderly individuals. Treatment ranges from controlling the cause and symptom management to organ function repair. If intervention is missed, it can develop into severe consequences like liver cancer and gastrointestinal bleeding.

Stem Cell Treatment

Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy, through the infusion of regenerative stem cells, can repair damaged liver tissue, regulate immune responses, and improve liver function to a certain extent. This therapy has shown positive effects in multiple clinical projects and has become a new hope for patients with severe liver cirrhosis.

① Helps repair the liver microenvironment

② Can inhibit the activation of hepatic stellate cells, slowing down fibrosis

③ Promotes hepatocyte regeneration, enhancing metabolic and detoxifying functions

④ Suitable for patients with poor outcomes from traditional treatments

⑤ Shows better efficacy when combined with other treatment methods

Traditional Treatment Methods

1. Control the Cause

Treating the underlying cause is the core of controlling the progression of liver cirrhosis. For hepatitis B and C-related cirrhosis, antiviral drugs should be used to stabilize viral load; alcoholic liver disease patients must abstain from alcohol; fatty liver patients need to improve diet and lifestyle. Controlling the cause helps slow down liver fibrosis and even achieve partial reversal in early stages.

2. Anti-fibrosis Treatment

Various drugs and hepatoprotective agents are currently used to delay the progression of fibrosis, such as ursodeoxycholic acid, glycyrrhizin preparations, antioxidants, and more. Some traditional Chinese medicine preparations have also shown certain anti-fibrosis effects. When used under expert guidance, anti-fibrosis drugs can reduce hepatocyte apoptosis and connective tissue proliferation, stabilizing the condition.

3. Nutritional Support and Lifestyle Adjustment

Patients with liver cirrhosis often experience malnutrition and sarcopenia, so adequate protein supplementation, vitamin intake, and proper exercise are essential. It is important to avoid overexertion, infections, and hepatotoxic drugs in daily life. Good lifestyle habits help enhance overall immunity and reduce liver burden.

4. Intervention for Complications

As the condition progresses, complications such as portal hypertension, ascites, and esophageal-gastric varices may occur. Diuretics, endoscopic treatments, and albumin infusion can relieve symptoms. Some patients also require regular endoscopy and liver cancer screening. For end-stage liver cirrhosis, liver transplantation is the only curative option.

Conclusion

Experts from United Life International Medical Center emphasize that liver cirrhosis treatment should integrate multiple approaches, from controlling the cause to comprehensive cell regeneration interventions. In particular, the introduction of stem cell therapy provides new options for patients with ineffective traditional treatments or severe liver dysfunction. Early detection and early intervention are key to altering the disease process.