How is hepatocellular disease generally treated?

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Managing hepatocellular disease is primarily medical, focusing on treating the underlying cause and supporting liver function. Most conditions are addressed with therapies specific to the cause (antivirals for viral hepatitis, immune suppression for autoimmune hepatitis, lifestyle changes like alcohol abstinence and weight loss for fatty liver) along with medications that manage complications (diuretics and sodium restriction for ascites, lactulose for hepatic encephalopathy, nutrition and vitamins). Surgical approaches, such as transplantation or tumor-directed surgery, are reserved for selected advanced or focal cases, not the typical management. Radiation therapy has limited and non‑standard use for general hepatocellular disease. Therefore, medical management with supportive measures and drugs is the best general approach.