Patient's question:
My father had a thorough health check-up a few days ago and was found to have fatty liver, coronary heart disease, and high triglycerides. In the past few days, he has been feeling chest tightness and wants to know what he should pay attention to in his diet or what medication would be good! I hope a doctor can help clarify this. How is fatty liver treated?Doctor's answer:
Fatty liver is a disease caused by abnormal fat metabolism, such as excessive alcohol consumption and obesity, and it is not contagious. If it is not taken seriously and treated, it can develop into liver cirrhosis, leading to complications such as skin breakdown, ascites, and liver cancer, which can be life-threatening. Mild fatty liver can be treated without medication, just by adjusting the diet and increasing exercise. However, moderate to severe cases, even with normal liver function, require medication treatment.Guidelines: First, adjust the diet by avoiding alcohol, reducing the intake of greasy and high-fat foods, and increasing physical exercise. Engage in continuous aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.