Patient's question:
I am quite fat, I often drink beer, and I don't exercise much. I basically go out by car. Two years ago, I had a thorough check-up at the hospital, and the doctor said I had fatty liver and advised me to exercise more and drink less beer. I didn't take it too seriously, but this year when I had another thorough check-up at the hospital, they said it has now become severe fatty liver, and I feel a bit upset. I don't know if there are any methods to treat severe fatty liver.Doctor's answer:
The treatment of severe fatty liver should involve increased activity, primarily focusing on whole-body low-intensity dynamic activities aimed at improving physical fitness and endurance, commonly known as aerobic exercises. Examples include running, brisk walking (115–125 steps per minute), cycling, going up and down stairs, climbing hills, playing badminton, kicking shuttlecocks, bouncing basketballs, singing and dancing, doing calisthenics, jumping rope, and ice skating. These activities are particularly effective for individuals with fatty liver in reducing fat intake and promoting the reduction of intrahepatic fat. Alcohol consumption should be limited. Unrestrained drinking can lead to decreased appetite and increased food intake, resulting in multiple nutrient deficiencies and, in severe cases, may trigger alcoholic cirrhosis.