drinking alcohol excessively, you’ll need to stop drinking immediately. In the cases where people need professional help with this, they often recommend a medically observed detox.
Losing weight is another avenue that your doctor will explore. That usually includes a combination of exercising regularly and modifying your diet to keep the fat content low.
If you have other chronic illnesses such as diabetes or high blood pressure, you’ll need to manage them carefully.
In the worst-case scenario where your liver is too scarred to function, your doctor will recommend having a liver transplant. It’s important to ensure that you discuss everything that you’ll need to do to be eligible as well as what to expect during your recovery.
Why Blacks Should Be Concerned
According to recent studies, Blacks only have a 19% chance of developing fatty liver disease. While that should be good news, the numbers show that Black people are still more likely to be hospitalized and die from the disease.
Several factors may contribute to these outcomes, but you should know that some doctors don’t diagnose Black people with fatty liver disease as readily as they should. That’s why it’s so important for you to know the symptoms and be outspoken about changes in your health.
Fatty liver disease might not affect a large percentage of the Black population but the outcome can be dire for those that develop it. If you’re having any symptoms that suggest there’s something wrong with your liver, make sure to talk to your doctor as soon as possible so you can get assessed.