Fatty liver is a relatively common liver disease. In fact, it is mostly caused by high blood lipids, so patients need to pay attention to their intake of fatty foods. Fatty liver also has a greater impact on the patient's body. So we should also pay attention to prevention, such as exercising more. So, what effects does fatty liver generally have on the body?
1. Main symptoms
For the early stage of alcoholic liver disease, the possible symptoms are mainly abdominal distension, general fatigue, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, weight loss etc. Clinically, hepatomegaly is the most common sign, followed by pain and tenderness in the liver area. A small number of patients may have mild jaundice, and laboratory tests indicate that it is related to obstruction of the biliary system. Severe patients may have ascites and lower limb edema, and occasionally splenomegaly. Some patients may be accompanied by symptoms of vitamin deficiency, such as peripheral neuritis, glossitis, angular stomatitis, skin ecchymosis, etc. In short, alcoholic fatty liver disease lacks specific clinical symptoms, so when this happens, everyone must pay attention to it. It is best to go to the hospital for examination in time and receive timely treatment after diagnosis.
2. Main hazards
(1) Liver cell necrosis
When the disease develops into alcoholic liver disease, it means that alcohol has caused damage to the liver, which will Causes liver cell necrosis and liver damage. This can lead to patients experiencing fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, and other symptoms.
(2) Electrolyte imbalance
The main component in alcoholic liver disease is ethanol. During the metabolism of ethanol, it will produce hyperlactatemia and ketosis, leading to AG (anion gap) Metabolic acidosis can also lead to respiratory poisoning in patients, causing gastrointestinal and renal tubular malabsorption and other adverse reactions.
(3) The occurrence of ascites
In alcoholic liver disease, nutritional substances cannot be effectively absorbed due to damage to the liver, and a large amount of ascites is caused by electrolyte imbalance and other phenomena. When this happens, if it cannot be handled effectively, it will pose a great threat to the patient's health and life.
(4) Liver metabolism disorder
Alcoholic liver disease has severely damaged the liver, and the liver is the largest digestive gland in the human body. The occurrence of alcoholic liver disease will lead to digestive and metabolic disorders, thus Reduced defense against pathogenic bacteria, viruses and other disease-causing microorganisms. At the same time, it is easy to aggravate the original condition.
(5) Hepatic encephalopathy
Alcoholic liver damage can lead to multiple serious complications such as ascites and gastrointestinal bleeding. It can also easily lead to the development of liver disease. Sexual encephalopathy, also known as hepatic coma, has a very high mortality rate if effective treatment measures cannot be taken or rescue is improper or not timely.
3. Treatment methods
(1) Quit smoking and drinking
The early treatment of alcoholic liver disease mainly focuses on quitting drinking, and on the basis of quitting drinking. On top of that, it is very important for patients to engage in appropriate physical activity to enhance their body’s resistance. Alcoholic liver disease is mainly caused by heavy drinking, so alcohol must be avoided in life.
(2) Drug treatment
Finally, patients with early-stage alcoholic liver disease must be cautious in choosing drugs. Different drug treatments are used at different stages. We must follow the doctor's guidance and use drug treatment to avoid burdening the liver and aggravating the condition. Drugs such as Hugan tablets, Yiganling tablets and silymarin capsules are commonly used, and their effects are worthy of recognition.
(3) Attention in daily life
In addition, if alcoholic liver disease is treated promptly at an early stage, the damage to the liver will still be relatively small at this time, so it can be alleviated through diet. It is also important for patients to eat light foods and avoid spicy and greasy foods. In addition, you should do more physical exercise to enhance your physical fitness.
(4) Beneficial diet
Oats are extremely rich in linoleic acid and rich saponins, which can reduce serum cholesterol and triglycerides. Corn is rich in calcium, selenium, lecithin, vitamin E, etc., and has the effect of lowering serum cholesterol.
Kelp is rich in taurine, which can lower cholesterol in blood and bile. Garlic contains a mixture of sulfur compounds that can reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood, prevent the formation of blood clots, and help increase high-density lipoprotein levels. Milk can reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the human body because it contains more calcium. Choose fat-free milk or yogurt. Onions not only have bactericidal properties, but can also reduce human blood lipids and prevent arteriosclerosis and alcoholic liver disease.
4. Nutritional supplements
Patients with fatty liver disease should pay attention to supplementing their diet with foods of five colors: red, yellow, green, white and black.
Red food: Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C and lycopene, which have antioxidant and immunity-enhancing effects.
Yellow foods: carrots, pumpkins, corn, sweet potatoes, millet, etc., are rich in lecithin, linoleic acid, grain alcohol, vitamins, etc. It has the function of absorbing water, toxins and fat, and can enhance the body's disease resistance.
Green foods: green vegetables, mung beans, etc., have anti-infection and anti-cancer effects.
White foods: buckwheat, oat flour, etc., can relieve constipation, lower blood lipids and blood sugar, and prevent cancer. Garlic and pollen also have anti-inflammatory and immunity-enhancing effects.
Black food: Black fungus, black beans, etc. can reduce blood viscosity, clear and improve blood vessels, and black rice and mushrooms can prevent thrombosis.