Are red moles on the chest and abdomen a sign of fatty liver disease?

Nov 28, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Gao Jun

Introduction

In general, whether cherry angiomas on the chest and abdomen indicate fatty liver disease mainly depends on whether there is existing liver disease and whether other liver complications are present. If liver disease is already present, it could be fatty liver disease; if there is no underlying liver disease, it may not be fatty liver disease. To maintain liver health, it is important to maintain a balanced diet and avoid excessive fat intake in daily life.

Generally speaking, whether blood moles on the chest and abdomen indicate fatty liver disease mainly depends on whether there is existing liver disease and whether there are other liver-related complications. If liver disease is present, it may be fatty liver; if there is no liver disease, it may not be fatty liver. If discomfort occurs, timely medical consultation is recommended. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Blood moles are a manifestation of skin blood vessel proliferation, primarily caused by degenerative changes in blood vessels leading to capillary expansion. If the patient has liver disease along with other symptoms of liver disease, such as fatigue, decreased appetite, and weight loss, it may indicate fatty liver. Liver disease can lead to abnormal metabolism of estrogen in the body, thereby causing vascular changes on the skin such as spider angiomas.

If the patient does not have liver disease and does not exhibit symptoms of liver disease, such as fatigue or reduced appetite, the blood moles are usually not directly related to liver health. Blood moles can be associated with factors such as heredity, hormonal changes, and aging. The mere presence of blood moles on the chest and abdomen alone cannot directly diagnose fatty liver disease.

To maintain liver health, one should maintain a balanced diet, avoid excessive intake of fats and sugars, engage in regular physical activity, undergo periodic health check-ups to monitor liver condition, and maintain good lifestyle habits.

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