Middle-aged people over 40 who are obese should regularly go to the hospital for alanine transaminase testing. Whether it is an increase in alanine transaminase due to hepatitis B or fatty liver, one should be vigilant and undergo corresponding drug treatment to prevent its progression to cirrhosis or liver cancer.
According to reports from the provincial Liver Disease Society, the Guangdong Bank Hospital found during physical examinations of more than 40,000 people from June to December this year that about 70% of middle-aged individuals were overweight, with 16.2% having mild to moderate fatty liver disease. These individuals were mostly successful middle-aged professionals. Professor Li Fushan, president of the provincial Liver Disease Society, called on successful middle-aged individuals to "defuse health risks."
According to Li Fushan, the physical examination results showed that about 70% of middle-aged individuals were overweight, presenting with central obesity. Due to long-term overwork, frequent social engagements, and lack of exercise, they had become genuine patients of the "elite syndrome."
It was reported that with the improvement in living standards, the incidence of fatty liver disease has rapidly increased in recent years, becoming the second most common liver disease after viral hepatitis. Since mild fatty liver disease almost shows no symptoms, most patients are unaware of any issues with their liver. "More than 90% of people have no idea that their liver fat levels are excessive," said Li Fushan. Clinical studies indicate that among fatty liver patients, 7.6% will develop into fatty liver cirrhosis within 3-5 years, and about 1% may progress to liver cancer.
Li Fushan reminded that middle-aged individuals over 40 who are obese should regularly visit the hospital for alanine transaminase testing. If alanine transaminase increases, whether due to hepatitis B or fatty liver, one should be cautious and receive appropriate drug treatment to prevent its progression to cirrhosis or liver cancer. "Drinking a beer daily can double the risk of fatty liver disease. Therefore, successful individuals should first reduce various social engagements to lighten the burden on the liver, learn to relieve work pressure, and strengthen exercise to curb the high incidence of fatty liver and hyperlipidemia." For more relevant information, please visit the following website: