Does early-stage cirrhosis cause bad breath?
Patients with early-stage liver cirrhosis may also experience bad breath. This can be due to functional dyspepsia, characterized by slower gastrointestinal motility leading to bad breath. For such symptoms, consideration can be given to oral medications that regulate intestinal flora and promote digestion. If the patient also experiences symptoms like abdominal bloating, belching, acid reflux, or heartburn, medications that enhance gastrointestinal motility and inhibit stomach acid secretion can be used for treatment. Patients in the early stages of liver cirrosis also need regular medical follow-ups, including gastroscopy, imaging studies of the liver like ultrasound, CT scans, MRI, and routine blood tests to detect any complications of liver cirrhosis early and prevent exacerbation that could endanger the patient's life.
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