What should women with hepatic hemangiomas be cautious about?

Written by Yan Chun
Oncology
Updated on November 24, 2024
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Patients with hepatic hemangiomas in women need to pay attention to the following aspects clinically. First, be cautious with physical activity and reduce the intake of too many medications to prevent damage to liver function in patients with hepatic hemangiomas. Second, for smaller hepatic hemangiomas in women, regular imaging examinations such as ultrasound and MRI can be conducted to monitor changes in the hemangiomas. Third, for larger hepatic hemangiomas, it is necessary to regularly monitor liver function changes and provide timely treatment. Fourth, the usual diet should be low in fat and high in fiber to prevent the worsening of hepatic hemangioma disease due to hyperlipidemia.

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