Q Once you get fatty liver, is it for life? Is it really a condition that can go away if you manage it?
A In its early stages, fatty liver is a condition that can mostly be reversed. If you lose 7-10% of your weight and steadily correct your diet and exercise, the fat built up in the liver actually comes off and the values improve. It's important to manage it before it progresses to inflammation and fibrosis.
Detailed Answer
The greatest advantage of fatty liver is that, in its early stages, it is a reversible condition. Studies show that losing about 7-10% of body weight noticeably reduces fat in the liver and even improves inflammation markers. Conversely, if left unmanaged, simple fatty liver can progress to steatohepatitis and further to fibrosis and cirrhosis, so early management is key.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
At Dongjedang, we see fatty liver not as a "fixed disease" but as "a state where the flow is blocked and surplus has settled." If you open up the blocked flow and clear away what has accumulated, the liver is naturally a highly resilient organ and can be turned around. Through management that lowers weight and liver values together, we help you not miss the window when it can still be reversed.
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