Patient's question:
Aunt went to the hospital for a check-up this year and was diagnosed with severe fatty liver. Our family is very worried. Recently, I haven't had much to do, so my family asked me to take care of Aunt. I want to know if fatty liver can be contagious?Doctor's answer:
Fatty liver cannot be infected. Fatty liver is caused by the liver breaking down and metabolizing excessive fat after consuming high-fat foods, leading to the accumulation of fat droplets on the liver's surface. There is no need to worry about it. For fatty liver, it is recommended to follow a low-salt, low-fat diet, avoid excessive fat intake, and maintain a light diet. It is also unnecessary to rest for a long time. The main approach is to control it through diet. If the diet remains high in fat and protein, inflammation may recur. For patients, if the condition of fatty liver is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment should be provided, and appropriate medication should be used. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of fatty liver. In addition, patients need to pay attention to their diet and psychological care. I hope the answers to these questions can help everyone. Thank you.