How is acute fatty liver treated?
Disease description:
During this period, I have been spending a lot of time socializing outside and eating out almost every day, consuming lots of meat and rich foods, which has led to the development of acute fatty liver. Doctor, how is acute fatty liver treated?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Acute fatty liver refers to a condition characterized by the rapid accumulation of large amounts of fat within liver cells, leading to liver cell damage and potentially accompanied by abnormal liver function. Treatment methods include:
1. Nutritional support: Proper diet and nutritional support are important for liver function recovery. A high-protein, low-fat diet is recommended, while high-sugar foods should be avoided. Supplementing with vitamins and minerals, especially the B-complex vitamins, can help promote liver repair.
2. Management of complications: Acute fatty liver may be accompanied by severe complications such as liver failure and coagulation disorders, which require close monitoring and timely intervention. For example, patients with coagulopathy may require infusion of fresh frozen plasma or platelets.
3. Medication therapy: In some cases, medications may be needed to control the condition. For example, diabetic patients may require adjustment of blood glucose-lowering medications; patients with liver failure may require diuretics to manage edema.
4. Lifestyle modifications: Patients should be encouraged to change unhealthy lifestyle habits, such as quitting smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, engaging in regular physical activity, and maintaining a healthy body weight, to reduce the risk of fatty liver recurrence.
