Is hydrohepatic effusion contagious?

Generally, diseases related to the liver are contagious to a certain extent, such as hepatitis A and hepatitis B. Most people will be terrified when they hear about hepatitis B. The most direct consequence of hepatitis A and hepatitis B is hydrops of the liver. Like hydrops in other parts of the body, hydrops of the liver can directly damage some liver tissues if not treated in time. Therefore, many people have doubts about whether hydrohepatic effusion is contagious.

Are ascites and cirrhosis contagious?

1. Vertical transmission from mother to child. It refers to the transmission of hepatitis B virus from a mother to her baby or fetus during pregnancy and delivery. If more than one sibling has hepatitis B, it is most likely transmitted in this way.

2. Transmission through blood. It is mainly transmitted through blood transfusion, injection with unclean syringes, or through medical, hairdressing and beauty equipment that has not been strictly disinfected.

3. Transmission through contact in daily life. Because people often have small skin or mucous membrane breaks in daily life, if they come into close contact with instruments, objects, banknotes, etc. that carry or are contaminated with the hepatitis B virus, the hepatitis B virus may enter the human body and cause infection.

4. Transmitted through sexual contact. Because they carry the hepatitis B virus, it is easy to transmit it to others through sexual intercourse, especially between couples, this type of transmission is very common. In addition, this infection also has a high incidence rate in other bad sexual behaviors. Therefore, hepatitis B is also a sexually transmitted disease.

What are the nursing methods for ascites in cirrhosis?

1. The diet of patients with cirrhosis and ascites must emphasize low salt. A high-salt diet will further increase blood sodium levels and may induce ascites. At the same time, patients with cirrhosis and ascites have impaired protein synthesis and low albumin. If they eat a low-protein diet for a long time, hypoproteinemia may worsen and ascites may reappear.

2. If patients with cirrhosis and ascites eat a large amount of high-protein, high-fat food, it will increase the burden on the liver and worsen the condition. Patients with cirrhosis and ascites may suffer from varicose vein puncture and upper gastrointestinal bleeding if they eat rough food.

3. Patients should ensure more than 8 hours of sleep every day, avoid fatigue, gradually increase their activity level, and transition from rest to half-day work or even full-day work. Combining movement and stillness, exercising appropriately and keeping a good mood will help promote liver function recovery and liver cell regeneration.

Patients with ascites and cirrhosis must receive timely treatment for the disease. They should also pay attention to personal hygiene, avoid sharing towels and toiletries with others, and do a good job of disinfection. The above is the relevant introduction about "Is ascites and cirrhosis contagious?" Everyone must actively cooperate in the treatment of the disease in life.