"Doctor, how did you find out at a glance that I have cirrhosis?!”
Mr. Zhang is 36 years old this year, has been suffering from hepatitis B for many years, and because of his work, he inevitably drinks for socials. He also knows that drinking is not good, but if he doesn't drink, he will have no performance, and the burden of the family is on his shoulders.
To this end, he thought of a "balanced" way, which is inEat liver protection tablets before drinkingIn his opinion, this will reduce the damage. Two years have passed, but Mr. Zhang's health is getting worse and worse, and his face has turned black recently, so he hurried to the hospital for examination.
The doctor looked at his face, asked about his medical history, and told him to quickly check his liver function, it was possible that he had cirrhosis. Mr. Zhang was very puzzled, so he had the opening sentence.
The doctor patiently explained: "You have an obvious liver disease face, and the most common cause is cirrhosis. "Although the liver is farther away from the face, liver problems affect the whole body, and the face is no exception.
First, the liver of this generation of young people is generally not very good
In recent years, liver disease has become more and more frequentGuidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Fatty Liver Disease in China (Popular Science Edition).It shows that fatty liver has replaced viral hepatitis as the number one liver disease among Chinese residents.
Take the most common fatty liver disease as an exampleThe proportion of fatty liver detected in young and middle-aged people is as high as 20%.The incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) in younger people is gradually approaching that in older people. The incidence of fatty liver in children is as high as 8 12%, of which about 7 percent are obese children. Data show that 45% of obese adolescents aged 12 to 17 in China suffer from fatty liver.
In addition to the three well-known dietary habits of eating too much, eating too sweet, and eating too oily, there are also 4 factors that lead to the high incidence of fatty liver in young people.
1.Excessive dieting
Many young people will over-diet and be hungry for a long time, which will lead to malnutrition and protein deficiency, and in order to keep blood sugar levels within a stable range, the body will break down fat into glucose. So in the bloodFree fatty acidsThe level will increase and enter the liver, resulting in the accumulation of fat in the liver, forming fatty liver.
2.Lack of exercise
Long-term lack of exercise is also the status quo of many young people, and the lack of exercise will weaken the muscle strength, resulting inDecreased insulin sensitivity,Even insulin resistance develops. The occurrence of fatty liver and diabetes is inseparable from insulin resistance.
3.Drink alcohol
Alcohol enters the body and needs to be metabolized through the liver, and a large amount of alcohol ingestion willLeads to damage to liver function,It is unable to metabolize fat normally and evolves into fatty liver.
4.Misuse of health supplements
Health care products cannot play a role in curing diseases, and blind abuse of health care products with unknown ingredients willIncreases the burden on the liverDamage to liver health.
2. There are 4 signs on your face, don't take it seriously
People with a bad liver will become ugly, and once these 4 "liver disease faces" appear, they should be alerted to seek medical attention in time.
1.The face is dull and yellow
Li **, chief physician of the Third Department of Hepatology, Shenzhen Third People's HospitalIt indicates that abnormal liver function will lead to abnormal bilirubin metabolism in the patient's body, which is manifested as abnormal xanthochromia of the sclera and **.
2.The tip of the nose turns red
People with abnormal liver function are more likely to have the capillaries in the nose tip expand, and the whole nose tip looks very red, which is relatively common in women.
3.Spider angiomatas appear
Shi Junping, chief physician of the Department of Hepatology, Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal UniversityIt is pointed out that the appearance of a mole shaped like a spider appears in **, and after pressing with a finger, the **department temporarily returns to normal, and the mole will reappear after the pressure disappears, which is likely to be caused by abnormal liver function.
4.Darkening of the face
Li Yueqing, chief physician of traditional Chinese medicine at Dongzhimen Hospital of Beijing University of Chinese MedicineReminder that liver lesions will lead to a decrease in normal function, and the metabolism of pigments in the body will be abnormal, which is manifested as a large number of **Melanin precipitation. The ** of the face itself is thinner, and the performance will be more obvious.
3. If you want a good liver, it is very important to develop these 5 habits
Liver health"Three points rely on governance, seven points rely on nourishment".In addition to regular physical examinations, necessary conditioning measures are also indispensable.
1.Supplement with trace elements
Many patients with liver disease will have deficiency in the bodyCalcium, phosphorus, ironand other minerals, you can eat more shiitake mushrooms, oysters, seaweed and other foods to supplement minerals.
2.Increase protein intake
Adequate protein intake has a positive effect on the regeneration and recovery of liver cells, and you can eat more soy products, milk, eggs, fish and other foods every day.
3.Exercise in moderation
In life, it is good to pay attention to participating in more sports, such as walking, brisk walking, jogging, etc. Exercising aggressively improves resistanceBoosts metabolism and is good for liver health.
4.Get enough sleep
11 p.m. 3 a.m. is the most active time for the liver meridians, and falling asleep at this time can allow the liver to repair itself well.
5.Stay optimistic
Everyone knows that anger hurts the liver, and bad emotions hurt the liver a lot, so we must learn to control our emotions and maintain a stable mentality.
Nourishing the liver is not done overnight, it is a bit of work accumulated over time. In daily life, we need to develop good habits and take care of the liver slowly and firmly!
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