Patient's question:
My older brother got a thorough medical check-up at the hospital a few days ago and was diagnosed with fatty liver disease. The whole family is very worried now. It's likely that my brother loves drinking beer too much, getting drunk every day, and dislikes eating late-night snacks. He hasn't been getting enough rest for years, and his job is also very demanding.Doctor's answer:
It can lead to liver dysfunction, causing a series of clinical symptoms such as jaundice, gastrointestinal bleeding, hepatosplenomegaly, gynecomastia in males, spider angiomas, bleeding tendency, coagulation disorders, infection, fatigue. In severe cases, it may result in hepatic encephalopathy and dysfunction of other organs. At the same time, existing liver functions such as metabolism, excretion, detoxification, coagulation, and autoimmune functions are impaired. If fatty liver continues to worsen, it can lead to cirrhosis, ultimately resulting in liver cancer. Conservative treatment includes quitting smoking and drinking, getting plenty of rest, avoiding staying up late, and refraining from taking hepatotoxic drugs. Consume less high-fat, high-protein food. In addition to standard treatment for fatty liver, patients need to pay attention to their diet and engage in more outdoor activities. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing a top-tier hospital for diagnosis to obtain better treatment outcomes.