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Postpartum fatty liver is a condition where excessive fat accumulates in the liver after childbirth. It often represents a late stage of acute fatty liver of pregnancy. Most individuals diagnosed with fatty liver during pregnancy receive their diagnosis in the third trimester or early postpartum period.

The exact cause of the disease is not clearly identified. However, it may be linked to several factors: hormonal changes, rapid weight loss or gain during pregnancy, unbalanced nutrition, and metabolic disorders. Symptoms of postpartum fatty liver are often non-specific and difficult to recognize. Some signs that may appear include dark urine, mild elevation in liver enzymes, fatigue, abdominal pain, and nausea.

Doctor Thanh Quyt is consulting a patient. Photo: Tam Anh General Hospital.

Mild postpartum fatty liver, which has not significantly affected liver function, can be cured. Treatment varies depending on the specific case and is determined by a doctor. Grade two fatty liver can recover if you consistently maintain a scientific lifestyle. This includes monitoring liver enzyme and blood fat levels, managing weight, and undergoing liver ultrasounds every 3-6 months.

You should prioritize a diet rich in protein, healthy fats, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants from healthy foods. Examples include salmon, beans, and nuts. Drink 1,5-2 liters of water daily. Limit foods high in bad cholesterol, such as red meat, sausages, and organ meats. Avoid pastries, sugary drinks, and alcohol.

Maintaining gentle exercise suitable for your physical condition can help reduce liver fat. As your body may not have fully recovered postpartum, choose gentle exercises such as brisk walking, cycling, swimming, or yoga. A doctor may prescribe supportive medications, including vitamin E and B-complex vitamins, C, to help the liver recover function and treat lipid metabolism disorders.

Dr. Ngo Thi Thanh Quyt

Department of Gastroenterology - Hepatology - Biliary - Pancreatic

Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City