Patient's question:
I have always maintained a weight above 90 kilograms. Every time I go to donate blood voluntarily, they say my ALT is high and I cannot donate. So, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up of my liver function and liver and gallbladder ultrasound. The confirmed diagnosis was mild fatty liver. What are the components of fatty liver?Doctor's answer:
The causes of fatty liver are commonly categorized into the following types:1. Alcohol is the main culprit. Long-term alcohol consumption leads to alcohol poisoning, increasing fat hydrolysis in the liver. Nearly 60% of chronic alcoholics develop fatty liver again, and 20%–30% eventually progress to cirrhosis.
2. Long-term intake of a high-fat diet or excessive consumption of sugar, starches, and other carbohydrates results in excessive fat production in the liver.
3. Obesity and lack of physical activity lead to increased fat accumulation in the liver.
4. Diabetes.
5. Hepatitis.
6. Acute or chronic liver damage caused by certain medications.
For patients, if the liver disease is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and proper medication are necessary. Otherwise, the liver disease may recur. Additionally, patients must pay attention to their diet and psychological care.