7. Ting Ting: Liver Cirrhosis Patient Suddenly Experiences Hematemesis

7. Ting Ting: Liver Cirrhosis Patient Suddenly Experiences Hematemesis

Question: My father has been taking traditional Chinese medicine for liver cirrhosis for nearly two years and has recovered well. However, just a few days ago, he suddenly vomited blood. A hospital examination revealed that it was caused by gastric fundal varices. Furthermore, the latest examination showed fatty liver rather than cirrhosis. How can this be explained?

Answer: The reason your father needs to avoid meat, eggs, and dairy products is to prevent bleeding. Esophageal varices can rupture and bleed when exposed to foods like meat, eggs, and dairy. In fact, any food that is difficult to digest can have the same effect. The recent ultrasound showing only fatty liver indicates that the cirrhosis has improved compared to before. The very fact that varices have ruptured confirms the diagnosis of cirrhosis.

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