Patient's question:
I am 38 years old. Recently, I feel that my liver is very tired. I haven't had much appetite, and at night, I always feel a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to a nearby hospital for a check-up and was told it was liver disease. They asked me to get an injection. Could you please tell me the difference between fatty liver and alcoholic liver disease?Doctor's answer:
In clinical diagnosis, fatty liver refers to a condition where excessive fat deposits between liver cells, leading to fat infiltration and causing liver cell damage. Alcoholic liver disease is caused by long-term beer consumption and drug abuse, resulting in excessive alcohol intake that damages liver cells and leads to liver fibrosis. Generally, mild to moderate fatty liver does not require special treatment and can be managed through dietary control and increased exercise. Alcoholic liver disease is an irreversible liver damage, and it is recommended to actively abstain from alcohol and actively cooperate with treatment.