Patient's question:
Doctor, I am a teacher, and I am 35 years old this year. Recently, during the school health check-up, it was found that I have fatty liver. I am very scared and don't know what to do. I heard from a friend that this disease can be cured by traditional Chinese medicine, is that right?Doctor's answer:
In traditional Chinese medicine, fatty liver is believed to be related to the dysfunction of the spleen and stomach. TCM conditioning focuses on strengthening the spleen, replenishing qi, promoting diuresis, resolving phlegm, eliminating dampness, and invigorating blood circulation. Many obese patients exhibit symptoms such as loose stools and increased frequency. In such cases, TCM prevention emphasizes dietary and exercise regulation, while also using herbs that strengthen the spleen, replenish qi, and resolve phlegm, such as coix seed, Chinese yam, and jujubes. Additionally, diuretic herbs like poria, patchouli, epilobium, alisma, and lotus leaves are used. Long-term use helps promote diuresis and the elimination of water and dampness, aiding in weight loss and facilitating the resolution of fatty liver.