Patient's question:
A 35-year-old man from Jinzhou, Liaoning, who has never drunk baijiu or red wine (hasn't touched alcohol in decades); he drinks a maximum of half a cup of beer per week. He has leg pain and foot swelling, and was recently diagnosed with mild alcoholic liver disease. What are the symptoms of fatty liver?Doctor's answer:
Symptoms such as abdominal pain, along with a history of frequent beer consumption or alcoholism, are likely caused by liver damage due to alcohol. Diagnosis requires liver function tests and liver ultrasound. The treatment for alcoholic liver disease primarily involves abstaining from alcohol, using liver-protecting medications such as Gan Lixin and Amtolane. If the liver function tests show high levels of bilirubin, additional treatments like Yin Zhi Huang or Samter should be added. Additionally, it is recommended to reduce the intake of greasy foods and animal organs, engage in moderate exercise, and get adequate rest. If liver cirrhosis develops on the basis of alcoholic liver disease, liver transplantation may be the only option. Fatty liver disease can cause significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly and pay close attention to dietary issues.