Is cirrhosis not a liver disease? How can it affect the chest? When will this feeling of tightness in the chest go away?
Cirrhosis can cause chest tightness for several reasons.
First, cirrhosis may cause hypoproteinemia due to impaired liver function, and once hypoproteinemia is formed, multi-lumen membrane effusion, such as the formation of ascites and the formation of pleural effusion. Once a pleural effusion has formed, the contractile and diastolic expansion of the patient's lungs is affected, so the patient will experience chest tightness.
Second, if the patient's liver cirrhosis is severe, hepatopulmonary syndrome will occur, which will cause congestion and edema in the lungs, which will lead to chest tightness. Once cirrhosis occurs, we should actively target the cause of cirrhosis**. If it is hepatitis B cirrhosis, it is necessary to actively fight against hepatitis B virus**, if it is alcoholic cirrhosis, it is necessary to quit drinking, and at the same time give liver protection to regulate diet, rest, etc.
For chest congestion due to cirrhosis,** the main goals are to improve liver function and reduce symptoms such as pleural effusion and pulmonary edema. Methods include medications, diuresis, puncture and drainage, etc. At the same time, lifestyle and dietary changes can also help relieve symptoms.
In conclusion, cirrhosis may cause symptoms of chest congestion, but promptly** can effectively relieve symptoms. If you have similar symptoms, don't panic, and seek medical attention in time for a check-up and ** is the most important thing. At the same time, maintaining good lifestyle and eating habits can also help prevent the occurrence of liver cirrhosis.