Exercise Tips for Managing Chronic Hepatitis: Safe Activities for Weight Loss
How to exercise with chronic hepatitis? Hello Dr. Liang, I have chronic hepatitis but do not have hepatitis A, B, or C. My doctor advised me to rest more, but I am overweight. What exercises can I do? Thank you.
Dr. Liang Jiade Reply:
Hello, in the case of chronic hepatitis, it is essential to clarify the underlying cause. A significant portion of chronic hepatitis is caused by obesity and fatty liver disease. Resting adequately means maintaining a regular schedule and avoiding staying up late, but it does not...[Read More] Exercise Tips for Managing Chronic Hepatitis: Safe Activities for Weight Loss
Understanding Bloating and Nausea: Is It Liver or Gastrointestinal Issues?
Bloating and nausea? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing abdominal bloating, often accompanied by nausea. After eating, I frequently feel the urge to burp, or I feel like vomiting. In the mornings and before bed, when my stomach is empty, I experience dry heaving. I am a carr...
Dr. Liang Jiade Reply:
Hello, your symptoms of abdominal bloating and nausea are likely not related to liver issues. In addition to medication, I recommend increasing physical activity to enhance gastrointestinal motility and focusing on a lighter diet to help reduce bloating and nausea. Furthermore, l...[Read More] Understanding Bloating and Nausea: Is It Liver or Gastrointestinal Issues?
Understanding Elevated CA19-9 Levels: Next Steps for Your Health Concerns
Elevated CA19-9 levels? Dear Dr. Liang, I underwent a health check-up at National Taiwan University Hospital in May, and the report indicated that my CEA19-9 level is 40.4 u/ml, which is higher than the reference value of 37 u/ml, while my CEA level is normal. An abdominal ultra...
Dr. Liang Jiade Reply:
Hello, in your examination, one of the tumor markers is slightly elevated compared to normal values, but other tests do not provide direct evidence of tumor presence. It is generally recommended to have regular follow-up examinations. (Tumor markers can be elevated in a small num...[Read More] Understanding Elevated CA19-9 Levels: Next Steps for Your Health Concerns
Understanding Elevated Liver Function Tests: Causes and Symptoms Explained
Could you please clarify if you are asking about elevated liver function tests? 1. Recently, the military service health examination report indicated that two liver function indices were elevated, one at 195 and the other at 317. What could be the potential issues with the liver?...
Dr. Chen Jianhong Reply:
Hello! 1. There are many causes for elevated liver function tests, which may include viral hepatitis (types A, B, C, D, and E), alcoholic liver disease, drug-induced liver injury, obesity, fatty liver, and autoimmune diseases. Any of these factors can lead to increased liver enzy...[Read More] Understanding Elevated Liver Function Tests: Causes and Symptoms Explained
Understanding Hepatitis B: Transmission Risks and Vaccine Efficacy
Could you please provide the content you would like me to translate? I have been infected with hepatitis B for over 2 years. My surface antigen is still positive, and last week my E antigen test was negative. Does this mean I am completely non-infectious to others? If I receive t...
Dr. Li Xuanshu Reply:
Hello! Your test results show that the e antigen is negative, which indicates that the viral activity is low and the infectiousness is relatively low, making it less likely to transmit to others. You are already a hepatitis B patient, and receiving the vaccine will be ineffective...[Read More] Understanding Hepatitis B: Transmission Risks and Vaccine Efficacy
Understanding Fatty Liver: Causes, Concerns, and Management Tips
Liver issues? Hello Doctor: Since I enrolled last year, my liver enzyme levels have been over a hundred during my physical examination. Later, I visited Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital for a consultation, where I underwent blood tests and an abdominal ultrasound. The doctor d...
Dr. Liang Jiade Reply:
Hello, there are many causes of abnormal liver function, including viral infections (hepatitis A to E), bacterial infections, medications, staying up late, fatty liver, autoimmune diseases, and more. Additionally, long-term exposure to certain chemicals (such as fluorinated compo...[Read More] Understanding Fatty Liver: Causes, Concerns, and Management Tips
Understanding Chronic Hepatitis: Symptoms, Risks, and Dietary Management
Chronic hepatitis The hospital liver function tests show ALT 56, AST 48, and GPT 91, with HBsAg and Anti-HCV both normal. Does this indicate chronic hepatitis? Is there a possibility that this could be a precursor to liver cancer? Can chronic hepatitis be cured? I've heard t...
Dr. Liang Jiade Reply:
Hello, AST = GOT and ALT = GPT. There are many reasons for elevated liver function indices, including viral and bacterial infections, medication use, obesity, and lack of sleep, among others. However, a temporary increase does not necessarily indicate chronic hepatitis, nor can i...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Hepatitis: Symptoms, Risks, and Dietary Management
Understanding Chronic Liver Cancer: Symptoms, Severity, and Treatment Options
Chronic liver cancer Chronic liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), is a type of cancer that originates in the liver, often developing in individuals with chronic liver diseases such as hepatitis B or C infection, cirrhosis, or fatty liver disease. Symptoms...
Dr. Liang Jiade Reply:
Liver cancer is inherently a chronic disease. Typically, there are no symptoms in the early stages. In the advanced stages, symptoms such as jaundice, liver failure, and ascites may occur. The treatment for liver cancer must be determined based on factors such as tumor size, numb...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Liver Cancer: Symptoms, Severity, and Treatment Options
Understanding Fatty Liver: High Enzyme Levels and Long-Term Risks
Fatty liver disease Hello Dr. Su, I recently had blood tests and my GOT and GPT levels were very high, close to 100 and 400 respectively. An ultrasound revealed that I have fatty liver, and I do not have hepatitis B or C. The doctor has prescribed medication. Can fatty liver ca...
Dr. Su Baojia Reply:
The index for fatty liver is not that high. Cirrhosis or liver cancer typically develops after a prolonged period of poor liver function. Therefore, it is advisable for you to regularly consult a gastroenterologist for check-ups and treatment.[Read More] Understanding Fatty Liver: High Enzyme Levels and Long-Term Risks
Managing Fatty Liver: Tips on Green Tea Consumption and Sodium Intake
Please ask your question? Hello, Doctor: 1. I would like to ask how to manage my fatty liver condition. 2. I enjoy drinking green tea, but I have heard that consuming too much tea can be bad for the stomach. Is this true? How should I moderate my intake? Additionally, since mo...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello! (1) There are many causes of fatty liver, with obesity being the most common, followed by alcohol consumption. Sometimes, patients with diabetes may also experience this condition. Therefore, to improve fatty liver, it is essential to exercise more, reduce the intake of sw...[Read More] Managing Fatty Liver: Tips on Green Tea Consumption and Sodium Intake
Understanding Liver Biopsy Risks and Emotional Support for Families
Liver and stomach Dear Dr. Yang, My child recently attended a class reunion dinner and felt unwell the next day, prompting an immediate visit to the emergency room. Initially, we thought it was just food poisoning, but the doctor informed us that the examination revealed stomach...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello! There are many causes of gastrointestinal discomfort, and hepatitis is one of them. Your son's blood test results show a liver inflammation index (GPT) of 323. If this data is accurate, it indicates a moderate level of liver inflammation. There are many causes of hepa...[Read More] Understanding Liver Biopsy Risks and Emotional Support for Families
Understanding Liver, Gallbladder, and Gastrointestinal Health Issues
Hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal system issues? Hello Doctor: My father recently underwent a health check-up, and the results are as follows: Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA): 6.62 mg/ml (<6.0) Total Bilirubin: 1.1 mg/dl (0.1-1.2) Direct Bilirubin: 0.3 mg/dl (0.0-0.2) Total Pr...
Dr. Zhang Yuting Reply:
May I ask where your father had his health check-up and why he did not explain it clearly to you? Your father is a carrier of hepatitis B and needs regular follow-up treatment in the gastroenterology department. The elevated CEA levels are associated with smoking or adenocarcinom...[Read More] Understanding Liver, Gallbladder, and Gastrointestinal Health Issues
High SGPT Levels with Normal SGOT: Understanding Liver Health Concerns
The SGPT level is elevated, while the SGOT level is normal? Hello Dr. Liang, I recently participated in a company health check-up, and the results for my liver, gallbladder, kidney function, and blood lipids are all normal. However, my SGPT level is two and a half times the maxim...
Dr. Liang Jiade Reply:
Hello, excessive fatigue, prolonged staying up late, medication use, and fatty liver can potentially lead to elevated liver function indices, but other various causes must also be considered. Furthermore, it is necessary to monitor changes in liver function values over time. If t...[Read More] High SGPT Levels with Normal SGOT: Understanding Liver Health Concerns
Understanding CT Scans: Safety, Procedure, and Risks Explained
What is a computed tomography (CT) scan? My father has abnormal liver function with a fatty liver index of 3375. An abdominal ultrasound performed at the hospital showed fluid on the liver surface and abnormalities. The doctor recommended a CT scan. Due to the current SARS outbre...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Hello: A computed tomography (CT) scan is a type of radiological examination that involves performing a circumferential scan of the abdominal organs approximately every 0.8 centimeters, creating an image that examines the body from the head down to the feet. The procedure itself ...[Read More] Understanding CT Scans: Safety, Procedure, and Risks Explained
Is There Really No Medication for Fatty Liver Disease?
Is there really no medication for fatty liver disease? Hello. My father has been informed by his doctor that he has fatty liver disease. However, the doctor did not prescribe any medication and told my father that there is no medication to treat fatty liver. Is this true? If ther...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Reply: Fatty liver is usually diagnosed through abdominal ultrasound, which reveals fat accumulation in the liver. The most common cause is obesity, followed by alcohol consumption. The severity of fatty liver can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe; the more severe the co...[Read More] Is There Really No Medication for Fatty Liver Disease?
Effective Strategies to Prevent Liver Disease in Seniors
How to prevent liver disease? Hello Dr. Yang: My parents are both around 60 years old. They recently underwent a health check-up, and both have liver-related issues, such as fatty liver. My mother is also a carrier of hepatitis B. What should I do to help improve their condition?...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
Liver disease is a major health issue in Taiwan, with nearly 1 in 5 people being carriers of hepatitis B and over 1 in 4 having fatty liver disease. The prognosis and severity of these two conditions differ significantly and should be discussed separately. Hepatitis B carriers ca...[Read More] Effective Strategies to Prevent Liver Disease in Seniors
Understanding Fatty Liver: Concerns About Liver Cancer Risks and Diagnosis
Fatty liver disease Hello Dr. Yang, In March, I experienced occasional sharp pain and discomfort in my right upper abdomen. Given my family history, where my uncle and his two sons passed away due to liver cancer, I was concerned about a hereditary risk for liver cancer. Theref...
Dr. Yang Peizhen Reply:
In response to the questions you raised, my answers are as follows: (1) Although alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is considered a marker for liver cancer, it specifically pertains to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Approximately two-thirds of small HCC cases have AFP levels within the nor...[Read More] Understanding Fatty Liver: Concerns About Liver Cancer Risks and Diagnosis
Understanding Liver Hemangiomas: Growth, Treatment, and Symptoms
Will a hepatic hemangioma spread? Last May during a health check, a suspected liver tumor measuring 1 cm was found. A CT scan in June showed no abnormalities. In September, an ultrasound revealed three lesions over 1 cm, and by December, five lesions over 1 cm were detected durin...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
Hepatic hemangiomas may present in a multifocal manner; however, if a patient shows an increasing number of lesions during follow-up, it could be due to two reasons: 1. The patient may have had multiple lesions initially, and as their fatty liver improves, these lesions become mo...[Read More] Understanding Liver Hemangiomas: Growth, Treatment, and Symptoms
Understanding Fatty Liver: Causes Beyond Obesity and Nutrition
Fatty liver disease I am not considered obese, but after an ultrasound scan, the doctor informed me that I have fatty liver. He mentioned that almost everyone in Taiwan has fatty liver, attributing it to overnutrition. However, I am wondering if the doctor might not be aware that...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello everyone: The causes of fatty liver are primarily obesity > hyperlipidemia > alcohol > diabetes > certain medications > viral hepatitis, among others. As long as it is not severe and the above causes are ruled out, there is generally no major concern. Please ...[Read More] Understanding Fatty Liver: Causes Beyond Obesity and Nutrition
Understanding Liver Cysts: Causes, Treatment, and Management Tips
Small cysts in the liver? Dr. Chen: Hello. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and an ultrasound examination revealed the presence of fatty liver, as well as a cyst approximately 0.7 cm in size on the right lobe of the liver. I would like to ask: 1. How is a cyst formed? 2. Wh...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Hello everyone: Liver cysts are quite common and generally do not affect health. The exact cause of their formation is unknown. Cysts larger than ten centimeters that are associated with symptoms may require treatment. Typically, they are drained with a syringe, but recurrence is...[Read More] Understanding Liver Cysts: Causes, Treatment, and Management Tips