Excessive fat accumulation in the liver accelerates fatty acid metabolism, producing free radicals that damage DNA, cause inflammation, and significantly increase the risk of progressing to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
I was diagnosed with mild, asymptomatic fatty liver disease during a routine check-up. Can the condition fully recover, and what steps should I take? (Thu Tra, 39, Hanoi)
A 42-year-old reader from Da Nang asks if consuming bitter melon regularly can cool the liver, detoxify it, and prevent liver cancer, citing information about its benefits.
I have chronic hepatitis B virus, and my doctor advised me to get tested for hepatitis D virus. Is hepatitis D virus a dangerous type of hepatitis, and why is that? (Hong Tra, Ninh Binh)
Regular monitoring, adherence to prescribed medication, managing underlying conditions, and limiting alcohol intake are crucial steps to prevent hepatitis B virus from progressing and causing liver damage.
After 25 years of regular alcohol consumption, 50-year-old Ong Nam experienced bloating and indigestion, leading doctors to diagnose him with compensated cirrhosis.
I have stage one fatty liver and was advised to limit fried and fatty foods. Why should people with liver disease not eat these foods? (Thanh Tung, 38)