Patient's question:
Dad has been experiencing nausea, dry cough, upper abdominal pain, and a stuffy, uncomfortable feeling in the liver area recently. He has poor appetite and dislikes greasy food. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was found that his liver size has decreased, and the internal echoes have increased densely, with the posterior 1/3 descending. The doctor diagnosed it as moderate fatty liver.Doctor's answer:
Moderate fatty liver primarily presents with the following symptoms:1. Nausea and vomiting Nausea and vomiting are common clinical symptoms in the middle to late stages of moderate fatty liver. If fatty liver is accompanied by liver function damage, it may also manifest as symptoms such as nausea, aversion to greasy food, and upper abdominal pain. Nausea often precedes retching but can also occur alone, primarily a special discomfort in the upper abdomen, often accompanied by dizziness, drooling, slow pulse, and reduced blood pressure.
② Distending discomfort or pain in the liver region This is a symptom frequently experienced by fatty liver patients. Reduced appetite can lead to liver damage, and pain symptoms may easily recur after physical exertion.
③ Enlarged liver Enlargement of the liver is a common manifestation in the middle to late stages of fatty liver.