Patient's question:
Uncle has always disliked drinking beer for many years, always indulging in rich food, and constantly smoking and drinking. By his mid-40s, his figure had noticeably deteriorated. In the past couple of years, he often felt that his body's functions were not working well, frequently experiencing dizziness and a sense of sleepiness. After a thorough examination, it was diagnosed as fatty liver disease caused by obesity. What exactly is fatty liver disease caused by obesity?Doctor's answer:
Fatty liver refers to a condition where the fat content in the liver is less than 5% of the liver's weight. Mild fatty liver does not have specific clinical manifestations, while moderate to severe fatty liver can recur symptoms similar to viral hepatitis, such as right upper abdominal pain, nausea, fatigue, and so on. These two groups of people should promptly adjust their dietary structure, avoid consuming high-cholesterol and high-fat foods, and should appropriately increase physical activity to keep the body mass index within or close to the normal range.