Patient's question:
I need to attend many banquets frequently due to work, and drinking beer is a common occurrence. The food in hotels is also very greasy, so my body has been getting fatter and my liver often aches. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, the doctor told me I have fatty liver disease. I would like to know what issues I should pay attention to in daily life if I have fatty liver disease?Doctor's answer:
Fatty liver refers to an inflammation caused by various reasons leading to excessive fat accumulation within liver cells. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a serious threat to the health of Chinese people, ranking as the third most common liver disease after viral hepatitis, and has rightly been identified as a common cause of hidden cirrhosis. With the decline in living standards, people consume excessive high-fat, high-protein foods, coupled with increasing alcohol consumption, reduced physical activity, and obesity. There are many treatments for fatty liver, but since the patient's condition varies, the treatment methods also differ. Therefore, patients need timely examination and diagnosis to receive appropriate treatment.