Text: Dr. Xu
Edited by Chi You
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In Chengdu, Uncle Zhang, a retired middle school teacher, is taking a bus to the hospital for a regular check-up.
In the car, he happened to meet an old classmate he hadn't seen for many years, Dr. Li, a liver disease specialist.
Uncle Zhang raised his concerns about liver cancer with Dr. Lee, especially about the impact of alcohol consumption on liver cancer risk.
After listening to this, Dr. Li decided to explain to Uncle Zhang in detail the other factors that increase the risk of liver cancer besides alcohol consumption.
Dr Lee began by emphasizing that it is true that long-term excessive alcohol consumption can increase the risk of liver cancer, but there are two other important factors that should not be overlooked.
The first is the effects of chronic hepatitis.
Dr Lee explained that chronic hepatitis B or C virus infection is one of the important causes of liver cancer.
These viruses can persist in the liver for long periods of time, triggering chronic inflammation that increases the risk of liver cancer.
He suggested that regular liver function tests and viral screening are key steps to prevent hepatitis from turning into liver cancer.
Secondly, obesity and metabolic syndrome
Dr. Lee mentioned the negative effects of obesity and metabolic syndrome on liver health.
He pointed out that obesity not only increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, but is also strongly associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and cirrhosis, which may eventually evolve into liver cancer.
Therefore, maintaining a healthy diet Xi habitual and moderate physical activity are essential to prevent obesity and protect the liver.
At the end of the conversation, Dr. Lee also made a unique point:
Environmental factors and occupational exposures may also increase the risk of liver cancer.
He explained that long-term exposure to certain chemicals, such as pesticides and industrial solvents, may damage the liver and increase the risk of liver cancer.
Therefore, occupational safety and avoiding long-term exposure to harmful chemicals are important measures to prevent liver cancer.
Finally, Dr. Lee advised Uncle Zhang that, in addition to limiting alcohol consumption, he should also have regular liver-related tests, especially for people with risk factors for liver disease.
To sum up
In addition to controlling alcohol consumption, paying attention to the prevention and treatment of chronic hepatitis, maintaining a healthy weight and eating a Xi, and avoiding long-term exposure to harmful chemicals are all important measures to reduce the risk of liver cancer.
Regular liver health check-ups can help prevent liver cancer by detecting and treating liver diseases early.
Through these comprehensive measures, the risk of liver cancer can be significantly reduced and health can be guaranteed.
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