In traditional medicine, TCM is respected for its safety, stability, and lesser toxicity. However, in practice**, especially in oncology, some Western doctors may advise patients to avoid the use of TCM during **, the main concern is that TCM may affect liver and kidney function. This article will delve into the effects of traditional Chinese medicine on liver function, as well as how to deal with abnormal liver function in the actual process.
First of all, we must realize that traditional Chinese medicine is not without *** There is a saying that "it is a medicine with three poisons", and although the *** of traditional Chinese medicine is relatively small, it is not non-existent. Most drugs are metabolized through the liver and kidney, so it will inevitably have a certain impact on the liver and kidney.
In individual cases, patients may develop abnormal liver function. According to past reports, traditional Chinese medicines that may cause liver damage include Polygonum multiflori, Huang Yaozi, Tripterygium wilfordii, Neem seed, Coriander flower, Cao Wu, Crow's gall, Tantric monk, Shanglu, Changshan, Lilu, Dafengzi, cinnabar, realgar, arsenic, etc. These are usually caused by long-term or heavy use of traditional Chinese medicine, but there are also patients who are affected by sensitivity to drugs or weak liver function. Liver injury caused by traditional Chinese medicine is mostly acute liver injury, which is manifested by elevated alanine aminotransferase, and may also be accompanied by symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, and jaundice.
When dealing with abnormal liver function, it is first necessary to determine whether it is caused by traditional Chinese medicine and immediately stop using the relevant traditional Chinese medicine. Since many patients receive traditional Chinese medicine and other such as chemotherapy, when abnormal liver function is found, the patient's ** history should be asked in detail to find out the true **. Secondly, hepatoprotective drugs should be carried out according to the degree of liver damage**, including the use of enzyme-lowering drugs, bilirubin-lowering drugs, etc. In addition, traditional Chinese medicine itself also helps to alleviate liver damage, such as schisandra chinensis has a hepatoprotective and enzyme-lowering effect, and parsnip and licorice can detoxify.
In order to prevent liver damage caused by traditional Chinese medicine, doctors should try to avoid drugs known to have liver and kidney toxicity, and control the dosage and duration of medication if necessary. Patients should have their liver function tested regularly during medication to allow for early detection and management of liver damage. At the same time, patients should strictly follow the doctor's instructions and should not arbitrarily adjust the dosage or method of medication. Especially for those drugs that need to be decocted first, they should be strictly followed by the doctor's instructions to avoid being triggered by improper medication Through these measures, we can minimize the potential risks of traditional Chinese medicine**, and at the same time give full play to its advantages in clinical practice**.