Patient's question:
My cousin was diagnosed with moderate fatty liver disease. He is quite overweight. At 5'9" (175 cm), he weighs over 200 pounds (about 91 kg). He is currently taking medication. He usually eats a greasy diet, loves fried foods, and dislikes meat. Now that he has this disease, the whole family is very worried.Doctor's answer:
Fatty liver, as a disease, has multiple different hazards: ① According to reports abroad, 3% to 8% of patients with fatty liver in morbid obesity can develop into cirrhosis. ② Fatty liver increases the recurrence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. ③ It progressively exacerbates insulin resistance, worsening type 2 diabetes. ④ Fatty liver makes it easier for other chronic liver diseases (alcoholic liver disease, chronic hepatitis C, and chronic hepatitis B) to develop into cirrhosis. ⑤ Fatty liver is more fragile than normal liver, making it more susceptible to drug-induced damage.The types of fatty liver vary, with some, such as alcoholic fatty liver, primarily treated by abstinence. For severe fatty liver patients, it is recommended to seek medical attention early and follow the doctor's advice for timely treatment. Avoid using medication blindly to prevent worsening the condition.