Q Fatty liver has no real symptoms, so can't I just leave it? What happens if I ignore it?
A Even without symptoms, if left alone, fatty liver can in some cases progress to steatohepatitis and further to fibrosis and cirrhosis, so it needs management. It also raises the risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease. When there are no symptoms is actually the best time to reverse it.
Detailed Answer
Fatty liver is easy to ignore since it usually causes no symptoms, but in some people it progresses to steatohepatitis, where the liver becomes inflamed, and over time can lead to fibrosis and cirrhosis, where the liver hardens. Fatty liver is also a signal that raises the risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease. Having no symptoms doesn't mean there's no problem—it means there is still plenty of room to reverse it.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we view it, even without symptoms, as "a state where surplus is quietly accumulating." Clearing it out while it's not yet noticeable is the easiest and safest. By reviving metabolism and lightening the load in advance, you can turn around not just the liver but weight, blood sugar, and blood pressure together.
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