Patient's question:
Since last year, I've always felt a bloated pain in my right abdomen. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the ultrasound showed fatty liver. The blood test revealed high transaminase levels. The doctor advised me to pay attention to my diet and take some liver-protecting tablets. Many of my colleagues and friends also have fatty liver, but they say they don't feel anything. Why do I always feel bloated? Recently, I've occasionally felt bloated again. What should I do?First follow-up question: (2007-4-19 12:19:39) Are there any simple medications, Western medicines, or something easy to take?
Second follow-up question: (2007-4-26 19:02:09) I forgot to ask—I had liver function tests, and they said my transaminase levels were high.
Doctor's answer:
Hello! It's best to check blood lipids, blood sugar, blood pressure, etc., when taking Western medicine, and any issues should be treated simultaneously! There are many causes of fatty liver, mainly due to obesity caused by high-fat, high-sugar diets, which then lead to fatty liver. Many metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, galactosemia, glycogen storage disease, and chronic hepatitis, alcoholism, etc., can also induce fatty liver. Fatty liver is a reversible condition before it develops into cirrhosis. As long as the cause is removed, fat accumulation in the liver can completely disappear, and the prognosis is good. A balanced diet is the key to preventing and treating fatty liver. High-fat, high-sugar diets should be controlled, alcohol should be avoided or consumed in moderation, and fried foods, animal organs, and egg yolks should be eaten less. Fresh vegetables, tofu, lean meat, fish, shrimp, and fruits should be consumed more. At the same time as adopting a balanced diet, body weight should be controlled, and physical activity should be increased.