Patient's question:
Recently, our company organized a health check-up. The results showed that I have fatty liver, while another colleague was diagnosed with alcoholic liver disease. The doctor said they are two different conditions, which made me very confused. Could alcoholic liver disease and fatty liver disease be different? What are the differences between these two conditions?Doctor's answer:
Alcoholic liver disease is also known as alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is a liver injury condition caused by long-term heavy drinking (alcoholism). Fatty liver refers to an inflammation caused by various reasons leading to excessive fat accumulation within liver cells. Therefore, these two diseases are distinct. It is recommended that you consume less greasy food and more fruits and vegetables, and enhance physical exercise, which can be very helpful for the treatment of fatty liver. Wishing you a speedy recovery!Additionally, during the treatment of alcoholic liver disease, the patient's dietary condition and care are also crucial. The patient must pay attention to rest and engage in appropriate activities to avoid unnecessary harm.