Understanding Fatty Liver: Risks, Symptoms, and Cancer Concerns
Fatty liver disease I was diagnosed with fatty liver last year, but I do not drink alcohol. My GOT and GPT levels are around 50-60, and I do not have hepatitis B or C. I often feel bloated and uncomfortable; could this be related to my lack of sleep? What is the likelihood of dev...
Dr. Chen Shidian Reply:
Fatty liver is related to excessive fat (caloric intake). Please pay attention to your diet and exercise more. It is not associated with liver cancer. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding Fatty Liver: Risks, Symptoms, and Cancer Concerns
Understanding Fatty Liver: Risks, Prognosis, and Management Tips
About fatty liver disease? Hello, Dr. Yang: My husband and I both have fatty liver. I would like to know if fatty liver can progress to liver cancer or cirrhosis? I am very worried. My husband has been taking liver protection pills (red capsules) prescribed by the doctor for a lo...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
Typically, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) does not lead to liver cancer or cirrhosis. If there is no elevation in liver enzymes, medication is not necessary; exercise and moderation in fried food consumption are the best treatment methods. There is no need to be overly...[Read More] Understanding Fatty Liver: Risks, Prognosis, and Management Tips
Understanding Liver Hemangiomas: Causes, Symptoms, and Dietary Considerations
Hepatic hemangioma Hello Dr. Yang, I would like to ask a few questions: 1. What is a hepatic hemangioma, how is it caused, what are the potential complications, and what dietary precautions should be taken in daily life? 2. I underwent liver and gallbladder function tests, ...
Dr. Yang Guojun Reply:
Hepatic hemangiomas are benign tumors that do not transform into malignant cancer. GPT43 may likely indicate fatty liver; please recheck HBsAg and Anti-HCV.[Read More] Understanding Liver Hemangiomas: Causes, Symptoms, and Dietary Considerations