What does F0-F1 liver fibrosis mean?

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This article is expertly consulted by Gastroenterologist - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.

Cirrhosis is considered a very dangerous disease because the possibility of successful treatment is very low. However, we can prevent complications of the disease by proactively treating the disease when the disease is still in the stage of cirrhosis F0, F1.

1. What is cirrhosis? Causes of cirrhosis?

Cirrhosis is a condition in which liver cells are damaged continuously for a long time, characterized by replacement of liver tissue by fibrous tissue, scarring and the formation of neoplastic nodules leading to loss of liver function.
There are many causes of cirrhosis such as cirrhosis caused by hepatitis B and C viruses,...; due to alcohol, beer, tobacco; biliary tract diseases such as biliary obstruction, gallstones; inadequate nutrition; obesity, diabetes, parasitic infections (schistosomiasis, liver fluke); due to drugs and chemicals; primary biliary cirrhosis, heart disease, inherited metabolic disorders and cirrhosis of unknown cause,...
Among the above causes, viral hepatitis (accounts for 40% of cirrhosis cases) ) and hepatitis caused by alcohol, beer and tobacco (accounting for 18% of cases of cirrhosis) are considered to be two causes leading to cirrhosis.
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2. What does F0-F1 liver fibrosis mean?

F0 liver fibrosis means the liver is free of fibrosis.
Liver fibrosis degree F1 (The liver begins to appear damaged but has not yet shown it clearly) is the stage of grade 1 cirrhosis, also known as F1 cirrhosis, in this first stage, patients rarely see symptoms. , pathological manifestation because it appears extremely faint. New fibrous scar tissue begins to form, causing symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, nausea, loss of appetite, and common digestive disorders.
Cirrhosis grade 1 is often overlooked or mistaken as a manifestation of another disease, so it is easy to be mistaken and ignored.

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3. Can F1 cirrhosis be cured?

F1 cirrhosis is the first and mildest stage for patients. At this stage, fibrous tissue has just begun to form, healthy liver cells are still able to compensate for the function of fibrosis cells, so the patient's health has not been affected much.
Because this is an early stage, this is considered a good time for treatment, but because the symptoms of the disease are still unclear, most patients do not know they have the disease. By the time it was discovered, the disease had progressed to more severe levels such as cirrhosis F2, F3, F4.
With F1 cirrhosis, the main treatment is to control the cause of cirrhosis, and at the same time, active conservative treatment and enhancement of liver function can bring good results.
Treatment for F1 cirrhosis is as follows:
Alcohol withdrawal: This is a common cause of liver disease, if the patient does not quit drinking, no matter what treatment, it is impossible to restore liver function. Control hepatitis virus: Patients with cirrhosis due to the attack of hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C need to actively take antiviral treatment to prevent cirrhosis progression. Do not abuse drugs: Patients need to stop taking drugs that can affect the liver. Treatment of causes of biliary obstruction, cholestasis in the liver. Diet and scientific activities: Patients need to build themselves a reasonable diet and rest; enhance foods that are beneficial to the liver, easy to digest to. At the same time, consult your doctor to use some more foods to help clear heat and detoxify the liver. Implement a healthy lifestyle: Eat and sleep on time, exercise moderately, do not stay up late, do not think negatively... Tests and liver exams every 6 months.

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4. The role of accurately determining the degree of fibrosis of the liver

Accurately determining the degree of fibrosis of the liver helps patients determine how damaged the liver is and take appropriate treatment measures. Especially people with hepatitis B will help cirrhosis develop if the liver has a process of fibrosis.
Help patients can better monitor the treatment process and have authentic assessments about the development of liver fibrosis. From there there are good treatments.

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