Patient's question:
My husband is not that old, but he suffers from fatty liver disease. Despite being diagnosed, he doesn't take care of himself properly. He drinks beer when he wants to and stays up late whenever he feels like it. I feel like he's completely unaware that he's sick. Every time I try to persuade him, it's in vain. I'm really worried that his condition will worsen.Doctor's answer:
The dangers of fatty liver:1. Risk of causing other liver diseases: The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body, and some of its functions directly affect the normal operation of the body, such as absorption, detoxification, excretion, and metabolism. If the fat content in the liver is abnormal, it will reduce the liver's ability to function normally, disrupt the normal fat decomposition and metabolism, and other liver functions will also follow suit. In severe cases, it may even lead to cirrhosis.
2. Threat of cardiovascular diseases: Fatty liver disrupts lipid decomposition and metabolism, which in turn disrupts the metabolism of glucose, thereby interfering with the normal excretion of blood sugar and blood lipids in the body.