Can patients with fatty liver occasionally drink two liang of baijiu?

Jun 05, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhou Chao
Introduction
In general, patients with fatty liver should not occasionally drink 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) of baijiu (a type of Chinese白酒). Fatty liver is a liver condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver, exceeding 5% of the liver's weight. It may be caused by factors such as a high-fat diet, obesity, excessive alcohol consumption, and diabetes. Patients may experience symptoms including upper abdominal pain, fatigue, and discomfort in the liver area.

In general, patients with fatty liver should not occasionally drink two liang of baijiu (Chinese white liquor). The detailed explanation is as follows:

Fatty liver is a liver condition characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver, exceeding 5% of the liver's weight. It may be caused by factors such as a high-fat diet, obesity, alcohol abuse, and diabetes. Patients may experience symptoms including upper abdominal pain, fatigue, and discomfort in the liver area. In severe cases, it can lead to hepatitis, cirrhosis, or even liver cancer. Drinking baijiu can cause further fat accumulation in the liver, thereby worsening liver damage. Even small amounts of alcohol can affect the liver, increase its workload, and exacerbate fatty liver disease. Therefore, patients with fatty liver should not consume two liang of baijiu.

If diagnosed with fatty liver, patients are advised to follow medical guidance for treatment using medications such as compound glycyrrhizin tablets or reduced glutathione for injection, and to completely avoid alcohol consumption.