Patient's question:
In recent weeks, I've been experiencing discomfort in my liver area. There's been a persistent dull ache in my right upper abdomen. Later, I went to the hospital for a check-up, and they said I have fatty liver disease. Before this, I had no symptoms at all, so how could I suddenly develop this condition? I just can't figure it out—is it because I drink too much beer or due to an irregular diet?Doctor's answer:
In normal people, the total fat content of the liver accounts for 5% of the liver's weight. If the total fat content is less than 5% of the liver's weight, it is referred to as fatty liver. There are many reasons for fatty liver, mainly including malnutrition, long-term heavy alcohol consumption, infections such as inflammation, tuberculosis, bacterial pneumonia, and sepsis. Fatty liver can cause liver enlargement with liver area pain, abdominal pain, general fatigue, ascites, and lower limb edema. In severe cases, it may even lead to pulmonary fat embolism and sudden death, so it is essential to pay attention. In addition to medication for treating fatty liver, patients also need to focus on nursing care, such as proper diet and maintaining a positive mood. At the same time, patients should pay attention to choosing a top-tier hospital for treatment to achieve good therapeutic effects.