How long does it take to see the effects of Chinese medicine in the early stages of cirrhosis?

Written by Wu Hai Wu

Gastroenterology

Updated on December 29, 2024

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As for how long it takes to see the effects of traditional Chinese medicine in the early stages of cirrhosis, it depends on the specific cause of the disease. Depending on different causes, the time to see effects may vary.

For instance, if it is early-stage alcoholic cirrhosis or drug-induced early-stage cirrhosis, after abstaining from alcohol and stopping the use of some liver-damaging medications, then supplementing with traditional Chinese medicine treatment, effects can be seen quite quickly.

If it is caused by viral hepatitis and has not undergone standard antiviral treatment, relying solely on oral intake of traditional Chinese medicine, it might take a relatively long time to see some effects. Furthermore, the effects will be better after undergoing antiviral treatment.

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