Expert who gives information about liver health. Dr. Yıldıray Tanrıver emphasized that alcohol should be avoided for liver health. Specialist Dr. Tanrıver said, “Alcohol is one of the most important causes of fatty liver and especially liver cancer. It is possible to protect our liver by regulating our nutrition, doing exercise and sports, resting well and drinking plenty of water. Apart from this, we must pay attention to our microbiota. The bacteria in the intestine are very important for us. The intestine “It is the second brain, sometimes even the first brain. Many of the toxins we take from the intestine come back to the liver. These toxins have to be metabolized in the liver. If there are too many of these toxins, it can cause liver damage.”
“THE NEED TO STAY AWAY FROM SUGAR AND EXCESSIVE CARBOHYDRATES”
Specialist stated that sardine consumption is important for liver health. Dr. Tanrıver said, “Sardine is the fish with the lowest heavy metal content. It is also one of the richest fish in terms of Omega 3. Selenium-containing broccoli, green vegetables, artichokes, red and purple fruits are also very important. Of course, we need to stay away from sugar and excessive carbohydrates.” ” he said.
“UNNECESSARY USE OF ANTIBIOTICS AFFECTS LIVER HEALTH”
Stating that Turkey is one of the countries where unnecessary antibiotic use is high, Dr. Tanrıver said, “Antibiotics are metabolized in the liver and cause the liver to become more tired. Unnecessary use of antibiotics can cause liver damage. The main symptoms of liver damage include jaundice, itching and redness on the skin. The liver, which has hundreds of functions, can also cause bleeding disorders. Bleeding in a person “If there is a disorder, the skin is prone to bruising,” he said.
“FAT LIVER CAUSES FATIGUE, LOSS OF APPETITE AND WEIGHT LOSS”
Stating that the liver is an organ weighing 1-1.5 kilos, Dr. Tanrıver said, “If more than 5 percent of this organ is covered with fat, we say there is fatty liver. If this fat exceeds 30 percent, it begins to show symptoms. Fatty liver causes fatigue, loss of appetite and weight loss. It may cause itching, redness and flaking on the skin. “It may cause pain and jaundice in the upper right side of the abdomen. Unfortunately, these are late symptoms. Therefore, we need to be very careful and it is possible to detect them by doing some tests.”
“FAT LIVER IS SEEN IN 25 PERCENT OF THE SOCIETY”
Stating that the most common causes of chronic liver diseases are viruses, nutritional disorders, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and alcohol. Dr. Tanrıver said, “When we talk about fatty liver, hypertension is very important. Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol) and high lipids are also very important. Obesity is also a big risk factor. When you look at people with fatty liver, 40 percent of them are thin people. In other words, even people of normal weight have fatty liver.” “While 25 percent of the population around the world has fatty liver, this rate is 30 percent in Turkey. This has become a serious health problem for Turkey. In this case, preventive medicine, that is, health management, should come into play,” he said.
“TREATMENT OF FAT LIVER IS POSSIBLE”
Emphasizing that liver enzymes should be checked after detecting fatty liver, Dr. Tanrıver said, “AST, ALT, ALP, GGT ratio is very important for us. Now, with very advanced methods, we can clearly detect fatty liver with ultrasonography. By performing three-dimensional imaging, we can detect the degree of this fatty tissue and hardening with elastography. Treatment of fatty liver is also possible.” After detecting it, we can reverse fatty liver by looking at the underlying causes and applying the right methods to the right person at the right time. It is possible to stop fatty liver by avoiding alcohol, eating well and regularly, staying away from sugar and choosing appropriate treatments. Thus, we can protect ourselves from possible cirrhosis and cancer. ” said.
“LIVER DAMAGE CAN BE REPAIRED”
Reminding that fatty liver is seen at a rate of 25 percent worldwide and 30 percent in Turkey, Specialist said. Dr. Tanrıver said, “Unfortunately, we can say that alarm bells are ringing for Turkey. Sedentary life is an important factor in this regard. Not eating properly is also one of these factors. For this reason, we call it preventive health and health management first. Although treatment is possible after being sick, we must work to prevent the disease. Let’s say “The disease has developed, first we make a clear diagnosis. We look at the level of fatty liver. After evaluating all the enzymes of the person, we first try to reverse the fatty liver with some treatments that can be administered intravenously, if necessary.” used. (DHA)
