How to eliminate jaundice in patients with bile duct cancer

When it comes to cancer, I believe that almost everyone will associate it with death. People are very afraid of cancer because various complications will come with the emergency of cancer, which will cause great harm to the body and feel very painful. One of the complications of bile duct cancer is jaundice. Today, let’s talk about how bile duct cancer patients can eliminate jaundice. I hope it will be helpful to everyone.

First, let's understand what kind of disease cholangiocarcinoma is. Cholangiocarcinoma refers to a malignant tumor originating from the extrahepatic bile duct, including the bile duct from the portal area to the lower end of the common bile duct. Its cause may be related to diseases such as bile duct stones and primary sclerosing cholangitis.

Jaundice is the most common symptom of bile duct cancer. In severe cases of jaundice, drainage is necessary. In the early stage of bile duct cancer, surgery is the main treatment, which is the most effective treatment. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy are also used as the main auxiliary treatment, but systemic chemotherapy has a large toxic reaction and poor efficacy. Arterial catheterization embolization chemotherapy and hepatic artery ligation can be considered, as can portal vein catheterization chemotherapy. Obstructive jaundice caused by invasion of the portal or distal bile duct should be actively drained to relieve pain.

At the same time, combined with Chinese medicine treatment, or chemotherapy combined with Chinese medicine treatment can also reduce some symptoms of jaundice. Clinically, the anti-cancer active ingredient ginsenoside Rh2 (life-protecting factor) can also relieve some symptoms such as fullness and loss of appetite in patients with bile duct cancer. Combined with chemotherapy, it can also relieve pain, improve quality of life and prolong life.

You should also avoid greasy food, ensure adequate fiber intake every day, abstain from alcohol and smoking, adjust the total calories to balance according to the physical activity, and consciously choose some foods that have auxiliary anti-cancer effects, such as seaweed, carrots, mushrooms, asparagus, day lily, and tomatoes. Pay attention to improving eating habits and cooking methods, and keep a happy mood when eating.