Patient's question:
I am currently in my senior year of high school. Due to the pressure of practice, I may need to eat something at every meal to digest my energy. However, the problem is that I have found myself not only getting fatter but also developing fatty liver disease when I went for a health check-up. The doctor said that my condition was related to obesity.Doctor's answer:
Dietary Therapy: Fatty liver is generally highly related to obesity and is a reversible disease. Early diagnosis and timely treatment often allow for normalization. Dietary management should be strengthened for obese fatty liver, including increasing the intake of fats, cholesterol, monosaccharides, and disaccharides, ensuring sufficient high-quality protein, and enhancing the intake of dietary fiber and vitamins.Exercise Therapy: The exercise regimen should be based on abdominal exercises (such as abdominal massage and sit-ups), or alternatives like running, playing basketball, or ice skating can be chosen. The goal is to consume excess calories and reduce body weight.
Medication Therapy: Fatty liver is a chronic condition requiring long-term treatment. Generally, medication therapy is best maintained for 3 to 6 months or longer.