Patient's question:
My husband got moderate fatty liver disease two years ago because he didn't pay attention to his dietary habits. He has been receiving treatment ever since, never stopping the medication. He himself has been in great pain and has a very negative mindset, deeply afraid that this disease will affect his later life.Doctor's answer:
The main hazards will be as follows:1. Exacerbating liver damage: Fatty liver is caused by endocrine disorders in the lipid decomposition and metabolism of the liver. When fat accumulates excessively in liver cells, it not only further increases the pressure on mitochondria and the endoplasmic reticulum, thereby affecting the decomposition and metabolism of other nutrients, hormones, and vitamins, but also long-term liver cell degeneration can lead to impaired regeneration of liver cells and suppuration. This is highly unfavorable for liver health, and in severe cases, it may potentially lead to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis, or even liver cancer.
2. Slowing the formation of atherosclerosis: Moderate fatty liver patients often suffer from hyperlipidemia. When blood viscosity increases, low-density lipoproteins (with extremely small molecular weight) can easily penetrate the arterial intima and accumulate on the vessel wall.