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"Dr. Chen Feiduo, I really didn't expect to get this disease. Zhang Yanli was lying on a hospital bed.
Zhang Yanli, 44, lives a regular life and never smokes or drinks. However, when she went to the hospital for a check-up because of persistent abdominal pain, she was diagnosed with advanced liver cancer.
In the shocked eyes of her family, her husband Li Guoqiang couldn't help but shed tears, "I have long advised her to pay attention to her health, but she is always busy with work and negligent." ”
Dr. Chen explained that although Zhang Yanli avoided some high-risk behaviors in her life, there were still several less conspicuous habits that caused chronic damage to her liver.
She worked long hours under stress, often staying up late to prepare lesson plans and mark assignments, and this ongoing circadian clock disturbance has been shown to be associated with a variety of health problems, including liver disease.
Although Zhang Yanli's diet does not contain alcohol, she likes to eat fried foods and high-fat fast food, which will increase the burden on the liver in the long run, which may lead to fatty liver and further develop into liver cirrhosis and even liver cancer.
The data on the transformation of fatty liver into liver cancer show that the proportion of patients with fatty liver disease developing liver cancer is much higher than that of the general population. Zhang Yanli rarely does physical exercise.
Dr. Tan Fei Duo pointed out that another risk factor that is often overlooked is the use of certain medications. Zhang Yanli often takes some sleeping pills because of the pressure of working for a long time.
These drugs can cause damage to the liver if used in large amounts over a long period of time without the guidance of a doctor. Drug-induced liver injury can gradually evolve into more severe liver disease if it goes unnoticed.
And these factors are almost ignored in Zhang Yanli's life. A healthy lifestyle should be comprehensive, not only avoiding tobacco and alcohol, but also including a reasonable diet, appropriate physical exercise and scientific medication.
Zhang Yanli asked a question about the future treatment direction in the hospital: "Dr. Chen Feiduo, now that my liver function is so poor, is there any other treatment I can try?"
Dr. Chen Feiduo explained: "Although we cannot completely reverse the liver damage that has occurred, we can control the progression of the disease through some new treatment options. ”
Dr. Chen Feiduo introduced a health perspective: the effects of environmental pollution and indirect smoking exposure on liver health. Although Zhang Yanli has never been directly exposed to tobacco, the city where she lives has perennially poor air quality due to its high degree of industrialization.
Long-term exposure to fine particulate matter and other harmful gases from air pollution can enter the liver through blood circulation, promoting an inflammatory response and increasing the risk of liver disease.
Although Zhang Yanli avoided active smoking, she may have been in a passive smoking environment for a long time without her knowledge, such as in certain public places or with smokers.
Dr. Chen Feiduo emphasized that although we do not have complete control over the external environment, after understanding these influencing factors, we can reduce their potential health hazards by reducing their exposure to high pollution when going out, choosing to improve the living and working environment, and advocating for clean air policies and measures.
After listening to these explanations, Zhang Yanli had a new understanding in her heart, but at the same time, she also felt a sense of powerlessness, "Dr. Chen Feiduo, I understand what you said now, but how can I reduce the impact of this environmental factor? What can I do myself?"
Dr. Chen replied: "Try not to go outside in places with poor air quality, especially on days when the air pollution forecast shows an unhealthy level. ”
"It's okay to use an air purifier at home. At the same time, pay attention to the addition of houseplants. In addition, it is also important to strengthen your antioxidant system, and eating foods rich in vitamins C and E can help fight oxidative stress caused by environmental factors. ”
Through this in-depth exchange, Zhang Yanli realized that although some factors cannot be controlled, the risk of disease can still be greatly reduced through active lifestyle adjustments.
This also gave her more action plans and psychological preparation when facing the pain.
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