Question
My father has been feeling very unwell recently and is unwilling to go to the hospital for a check-up. He was diagnosed with viral liver disease at home, and the medication has had no significant effect. I would like to ask about the treatment methods for viral hepatitis.
Answer
The treatment for viral hepatitis primarily includes: 1. General treatment, where patients with severe hepatitis should rest completely in bed, and the protein intake in their diet should be minimized to ensure the absorption of calories and vitamins. 2. Antiviral treatment, which is generally not recommended for acute hepatitis, but interferon is suggested to be used early in acute hepatitis C to prevent chronicization. Chronic viral hepatitis requires antiviral treatment. Patients should also pay attention to dietary nutrition, choose easily digestible and light foods, and quit bad habits such as smoking and drinking.