Refuse to be a "painful person"! More than 60% of 100 people tested suffer from "fatty liver". Doctors urge to abide by the principle of "four no and one more"
80% of 100 people tested have liver problems! Failure to receive timely treatment may lead to cancer risk
The problem of liver disease in modern people is becoming more and more serious. No one knows the bitterness of “liver sufferers”, but they are afraid that they don’t know it! Dr. Li Zhengqi from the Gastroenterology and Hepatobiliary Department of the Cheng Ching Hospital Chung Kang Branch said that in an abdominal ultrasound examination of 195 people, 77.9% of them were found to have liver abnormalities, and 91 of them had fatty liver disease. Li Zhengqi reminded that if fatty liver turns into “steatohepatitis” and is not treated in time, it may develop into “cirrhosis” and eventually even risk “liver cancer”.
Dr. Li Zhengqi said that during this health check-up, he observed that people often forget the date of their last health check-up. He suggested that his birthday be set as the health check-up day. During the health check-up, an abdominal ultrasound examination must be performed. It is best to Do this once a year. If you have chronic hepatitis or cirrhosis, it is recommended to do it every six months and every three months to avoid cirrhosis and liver cancer and achieve early detection and treatment.
Liver disease accounts for the largest number of people! “Four groups” are at high risk and require regular screening
Dr. Li Zhengqi said that after 195 people underwent abdominal ultrasound, abnormalities were found in 152 people (about 77.9%), including suspected liver cancer (6 people), liver parenchymal lesions (9 people), and benign liver tumors (36 people). , gallbladder polyps (11 people), splenomegaly (3 people), etc., all of which were further arranged for medical treatment. It is worth noting that 91 people tested had fatty liver, accounting for 59.8% of all abnormal people.
Dr. Li Zhengqi pointed out that from the statistics, the total number of abnormal people suffering from fatty liver is equivalent to 2 out of 10 people suffering from fatty liver. Because most hepatitis will not cause symptoms in the early stages, when fatty liver turns into steatohepatitis, there is a risk of liver cirrhosis or even liver cancer if not checked in time, especially for those with obesity, diabetes, dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome and other diseases. Patients should be more careful. Patients with hepatitis B and C are already at high risk for liver cancer and must undergo ultrasound and blood fetal protein tests every six months.
80% of liver cancers are caused by hepatitis B and C. Doctors urge the public to abide by the principle of “four nos and one many”
According to data released by the Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare, Health Promotion Administration, 11,737 people died from chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and liver cancer in 2020. Chronic liver disease and cirrhosis were the 10th leading cause of death in Taiwan, with 3,964 deaths. . Liver cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Taiwan, with 7,773 deaths, accounting for approximately 15.5% of all cancer deaths.
In addition, 2018 cancer registration data shows that about 80% of liver cancers are caused by hepatitis B and C. People with hepatitis B and C should follow the doctor’s instructions for regular follow-up treatment, which can effectively reduce the occurrence of liver cancer. Taiwan Health Promotion Administration has relaxed the screening age for adult hepatitis B and C from September 28, 2020 to once-in-a-lifetime screening for hepatitis B and C to 45 to 79 years old (for indigenous people 40 to 79 years old). If the public does not know whether If you have hepatitis B or C, you can use this resource to receive screening or pay for the test at your own expense.
In addition, the National Health Insurance Administration has subsidized the tracking treatment costs for people with hepatitis B and C, and there are new drugs for hepatitis C that can effectively treat hepatitis C, with a treatment success rate of 97% and low side effects; if people have hepatitis B or C, they can also You can make good use of this resource to receive follow-up treatment. Dr. Li Zhengqi also reminded that the abdominal ultrasound examination process is simple, painless, non-invasive and non-radiative. It can quickly interpret important abdominal organs such as liver, gallbladder, kidney, spleen and pancreas for further examination.
Dr. Li Zhengqi said that to protect the liver and avoid fatty liver disease, people should follow the four health rules: no staying up late, no overeating, no smoking, no addiction to alcohol, and eating more natural and fresh foods, fruits and vegetables, and Exercise moderately to reduce overweight and obesity. If you often feel tired, have a loss of appetite, experience general weakness, abdominal distension, or a sense of pressure and pain in your upper abdomen, you must seek diagnosis and treatment from a gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, and gastroenterologist as soon as possible.
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80% of liver cancers are related to hepatitis B and C screening and treatment! Protect your liver!
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