Treatment Methods for Fatty Liver Disease

Aug 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have been diagnosed with fatty liver disease and feel very worried. I would like to ask about the treatment options for fatty liver disease.

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Gao Jun

Fatty liver disease is a common liver condition, and its treatment methods mainly include:

1. Medication: Take liver-protecting and lipid-lowering medications as directed by a physician, such as compound glycyrrhizin tablets, silymarin capsules, etc. These medications help protect liver cell membranes, remove excess fat from liver cells, and promote recovery of liver function.

2. Healthy diet: Reduce intake of high-sugar and high-fat foods, and increase the proportion of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Avoid alcohol consumption and smoking to reduce damage to the liver.

3. Vitamin supplementation: Patients with fatty liver disease often suffer from vitamin deficiencies. Appropriate supplementation with vitamins such as B-complex vitamins and vitamin C can help improve vitamin deficiency and enhance the body's disease resistance.

4. Exercise therapy: Engage in moderate aerobic exercise, such as jogging, swimming, or walking, which helps reduce body fat, lower body fat percentage, and promote improvement of fatty liver. It is recommended to perform aerobic exercise about five times per week, each session lasting more than 30 minutes.

5. Other treatments: If the condition is severe and has progressed to cirrhosis or liver cancer, surgical treatments such as hepatectomy or liver transplantation may be required.