Wang, director of gastrointestinal hepatobiliary department of National Taiwan University Clinic, shared two cases. 1 male 17 years old body mass index (BMI) is 35, 1 male 45 years old body mass index is 45. However, both of them have fatty liver problems according to abdominal ultrasound, but both of them have no drinking habits and are carriers of hepatitis B and C.
Zhang Yingkuan, director of Taoyuan Clinic, a health management institution in Zhao Mei, said that according to the statistics of 20 13 years health examination database, fatty liver is no longer a patent for middle-aged people, and the age group is on the decline. Among men below 19, 16% have fatty liver problems, which is equivalent to one in every 6.25 boys.
Sondia Kuan said that with the increase of age, the incidence of fatty liver increased, which was 1/3 around the age of 20, and nearly 60% after the age of 30. The proportion of men over 70 years old is significantly higher than that of women, but the proportion of women after 70 years old is higher. Fatty liver is caused by excessive accumulation of triglycerides due to improper diet.
Wang said that fatty liver means that the liver is "oily" and lipids accumulate in liver cells. Under normal circumstances, fat accounts for 5% of the weight of the whole liver. When the fat accumulation exceeds 5%, it is called fatty liver. 10%-25% is moderate fatty liver, and 20%-50% is severe fatty liver.
Wang pointed out that about 10% of fatty liver may progress to steatohepatitis, and 1/3 may deteriorate into cirrhosis or even liver cancer. Studies have shown that about 65,438+0%-2% of liver cancer is related to steatohepatitis.
He suggests that you exercise at least three times a week, burn more than 400 calories each time, and lose 0.5 kg a week. Balanced nutrition, whole grains, protein, milk and fat are all essential, but don't overdo it, avoid fast food and drinks, and reduce the intake of trans fats and corn fructose.