How to treat advanced liver cancer with ascites

The male patient was 60 years old. He was diagnosed with hepatitis C in 2002 and was diagnosed with advanced liver cancer with ascites and hernia in 2008. He was then hospitalized for ascites and hernia treatment, and the amount of ascites decreased and his condition improved. How to treat refractory ascites?

A common complication of liver cancer in the middle and late stages is ascites. The appearance of ascites not only increases the patient's discomfort, but also increases the difficulty of liver cancer treatment. The main cause is severe liver damage and portal hypertension, and there is currently no good cure.

Ascites in the late stage of liver cancer is generally caused by damaged liver function, decreased albumin, and decreased plasma colloidal osmotic pressure, which leads to an imbalance in the metabolism of water inside and outside the cells. The water in the cells is lost to the outside of the cells and forms ascites. In fact, patients with ascites in the late stage of liver cancer are prone to symptoms of dehydration, such as dry throat and mouth, thirst, etc.

The treatment of ascites in the late stage of liver cancer is mainly to protect the liver, detoxify, fight viruses, and reduce portal pressure, and then actively prevent the occurrence of complications. Most patients with ascites who are detected and treated early can control their condition, make the ascites disappear, and achieve basic recovery. After the ascites is cured, you only need to pay attention to the details of life, maintain an optimistic mental state, and follow the doctor's advice to prevent the recurrence of ascites.