Patient's question:
My uncle really loved drinking beer when he was young. I vaguely remember that his aunt didn't know how many times she argued with him because he got drunk. But he still didn't listen and drank every day with his three meals. Last year, he was taken to the hospital because of stomach bleeding. When the doctor did a thorough examination, he said he also had moderate fatty liver. This scared my uncle terribly. Now he worries every day about whether the disease can be cured and if he won't live much longer.Doctor's answer:
The treatment of fatty liver involves multiple aspects and should target the underlying cause, with comprehensive evaluation and treatment tailored to the specific condition of the patient. Even if moderate fatty liver progresses to fatty hepatitis and hepatic fibrosis, liver lesions may still be reversible with active treatment. However, if left unchecked, once it develops into cirrhosis, even aggressive treatment may not restore liver function. For patients with moderate fatty liver, it is essential to actively control primary underlying diseases while supplementing with liver-protecting, lipid-lowering, and anti-fibrotic medications to enhance intrahepatic lipid metabolism and comprehensively prevent liver cell necrosis. Fatty liver is a disease that is difficult to recover from. Friends with this condition should maintain a positive mindset and face it with optimism, as this can boost their confidence in combating fatty liver and increase the likelihood of recovery.