Patient's question:
Hello doctor, during the health check-up, the doctor asked how to drink beer. If you drink beer, it's alcoholic liver disease. If not, it's fatty liver disease. I would like to ask the doctor what the difference is between the two?Doctor's answer:
Alcoholic fatty liver disease refers to a condition where excessive alcohol consumption leads to liver function damage, causing the deposition of neutral fats in the liver and resulting in liver enlargement. Alcoholic fatty liver disease is more accurately considered a type of fatty liver disease in a broader sense, specifically fatty liver disease caused by excessive alcohol intake. Below, we will explain the causes and treatment principles of fatty liver disease in general. First, let's discuss the causes of fatty liver disease. When patients face the dangers of alcoholic liver disease, we should promptly implement symptomatic treatment principles and avoid delaying medical consultation. If alcoholic liver disease does not improve with treatment, it is essential to promptly reassess and adjust the treatment plan.