Patient's question:
I have been troubled by non-alcoholic fatty liver disease for a long time and have been taking medication, but it hasn't been very effective. I hope experts in this field can tell you about my treatment method for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.Doctor's answer:
Treatment of Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): The current fundamental principles for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease include correcting underlying risk factors, appropriate pharmacological treatment for fatty hepatitis, and liver transplantation for end-stage liver disease.① Healthcare professionals should raise awareness to encourage lifestyle changes;
② Prevent weight gain, reduce waist circumference, control blood sugar, adjust blood lipids, and lower blood pressure;
③ Avoid factors that exacerbate liver damage;
④ Use comprehensive hepatoprotective medications to treat fatty hepatitis and liver fibrosis;
⑤ For end-stage liver disease patients suffering from fatty liver, timely symptomatic treatment should be administered without hesitation. If fatty liver does not improve with treatment, the treatment plan should be adjusted promptly.