Patient's question:
My husband was carefully diagnosed with moderate fatty liver during his health check-up last year. Due to work-related reasons, he often has to be on the go outside and frequently attends client dinners. He also dislikes drinking alcohol. He himself doesn't feel any physical discomfort, but I'm very worried.Doctor's answer:
Symptoms of fatty liver vary depending on the severity of the condition. The symptoms of mild to moderate fatty liver are as follows: Mild to moderate fatty liver often shows no symptoms, or occasionally discomfort in the liver area. Liver function may only show mild abnormalities, making it difficult to attract attention and leading to neglect of treatment. Moderate to severe fatty liver often presents with symptoms such as abdominal pain, fatigue, severe pain or tenderness in the upper right abdomen, fever, and an increase in white blood cells. The symptoms of fatty liver are not as obvious as those of other diseases, so we should pay more attention in our daily lives. It is best to have a health check-up at the hospital every once in a while to detect and treat it early. It is recommended to engage in sufficient physical activity, quit smoking, limit alcohol consumption, and maintain mental balance.