Symptomatology and General Principles of Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis, Liver Cirrhosis and Chronic Pancreatitis

This article provides a comprehensive overview of three major chronic diseases of the digestive system: chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and chronic pancreatitis. It discusses their definitions, aetiology, pathogenesis, classification, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, complications, and general principles of treatment. The article explains the importance of early diagnosis, identification and removal of causative factors, appropriate medical treatment, nutritional support, prevention of complications, and long-term patient management. It also highlights modern therapeutic approaches, including antiviral therapy, immunosuppressive treatment, pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, endoscopic procedures, surgery, and liver transplantation. This review paper is intended for medical students and junior clinicians to improve their understanding of chronic gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases.