Coffee, fatty fish, olive oil, and vitamin C-rich berries can help reduce fat accumulation in the liver, support anti-inflammation, and improve liver function.
Packaged fruit juices, sweetened yogurts, and certain processed sauces may contain high sugar levels, promoting fat storage and increasing the risk of fatty liver disease.
A 42-year-old man, Toan, with a history of chronic hepatitis B, has been diagnosed with an additional Leptospira infection, leading to jaundice, yellow eyes, and a 10-day high fever.
Hansani, 28, experienced severe abdominal pain, jaundice, and yellow eyes; tests revealed liver enzymes 70 times higher than normal due to an acute hepatitis A virus infection.
Fatty liver disease not only impacts the liver but can also negatively affect other vital organs such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, pancreas, and brain.
Fatty liver can overwhelm the liver's lipid metabolism, promoting the production of free radicals that damage DNA, leading to liver scarring and liver cancer.
I had a routine health check-up, and my liver enzyme test showed a slight increase (ALT 78 U/L, AST 52 U/L), but I have no other symptoms. Do I have hepatitis? (Trong Nghia, 47 years old, Hanoi)
Early symptoms of liver cancer are often vague, including mild pain in the right upper abdomen, prolonged digestive issues, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue.
Hepatitis viruses, fatty liver, excessive alcohol consumption, or medication side effects can all increase pressure on the liver, leading to elevated liver enzymes.
Drinking water upon waking, light exercise, eating breakfast, and moderate coffee consumption promote digestion, boost metabolism, and enhance liver function.
