How Alcohol Can Increase the Risk of Hemorrhoids and Liver Damage

How Alcohol Can Increase the Risk of Hemorrhoids and Liver Damage

The weather is getting hotter and the beer is cooler, but alcohol can cause dehydration, increase blood pressure and damage the liver, causing liver cirrhosis, etc., and also increase the risk of hemorrhoids. (Schematic/Shutterstock) The weather is getting hotter these days, and cool beer is a favorite of many people, but doctors say that drinking … Read more

“Understanding and Managing Muscle Pain: Causes, Risks, and Tips for Healthy Muscle Growth”

“Understanding and Managing Muscle Pain: Causes, Risks, and Tips for Healthy Muscle Growth”

I often suffer from muscle soreness the day after exercise. It is caused by microscopic damage to muscle fibers. Our bodies increase muscle volume through the process of tearing and repairing muscle fibers. This means that muscle soreness can be a sign of muscle gain. Of course, if the severity is severe, the story is … Read more

How Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Diabetes Form a Vicious Cycle and Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

How Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, and Diabetes Form a Vicious Cycle and Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes (hyperglycemia) are chronic diseases that threaten vascular health. According to statistics, the estimated prevalence of hypertension among adults in their 20s and older in Korea is about 12.6 million, 11,558,000 adult hyperlipidemia patients, and 10 million diabetes patients, including pre-diabetic patients. Just looking at the statistics, it deserves to be called … Read more

“Understanding Liver Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options”

“Understanding Liver Fibrosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options”

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Liver Fibrosis is an abnormal wound repair response caused by various chronic liver injuries, characterized by diffuse excessive deposition of extracellular matrix (ECM) and anomalous hyperplasia of connective tissue, and can further develop into liver cirrhosis, liver failure or liver cancer. Liver fibrosis occurs when healthy liver tissue becomes scarred and unable … Read more

Non-alcoholic fatty liver is common in Korea, related to diet, and can be managed through lifestyle changes and UDCA supplements.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver is common in Korea, related to diet, and can be managed through lifestyle changes and UDCA supplements.

Non-alcoholic fatty liver occurs when fat accumulates in liver cells due to obesity or abnormal lipid metabolism, regardless of drinking. According to the Korean Society for the Liver, the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver in Korea is estimated at 20-30%, and it is considered one of the most common diseases in adults. As a ‘silent … Read more

Can Juice Harm Your Liver? Exploring 3 Foods That Negatively Affect Liver Health.

Can Juice Harm Your Liver? Exploring 3 Foods That Negatively Affect Liver Health.

The role of the liver is varied and complex. It is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins in the body, and also acts to detoxify drugs and harmful substances. One of the main functions of the liver is to make bile acids necessary for digestion. As it plays various roles, you need to … Read more

“Learn the Top Indicators of Fatty Liver Disease from a Female Doctor and Seek Medical Attention Promptly”

“Learn the Top Indicators of Fatty Liver Disease from a Female Doctor and Seek Medical Attention Promptly”

Al-Marsad Newspaper: A doctor revealed some symptoms that indicate fatty liver disease, pointing out that the majority of those suffering from this disease do not show symptoms. And she said, during a video clip posted on Tik Tok, that there are some symptoms that draw attention to fatty liver disease, including: “swelling in the abdomen, … Read more

Managing and treating fatty liver: The importance of proactive care even in the absence of symptoms [Health Column by Hwang Soo-kyung]

Managing and treating fatty liver: The importance of proactive care even in the absence of symptoms [Health Column by Hwang Soo-kyung]

| Fatty liver, more than 30% increase in new patients in 4 years| If you have metabolic syndrome, such as diabetes or obesity, be careful.| Director Jeon Baek-gyu “If you have been diagnosed with fatty liver, you should treat it instead of neglecting it” [내레이션 : 황수경 아나운서] Fatty liver is a representative liver disease. … Read more

Effective Diet Tips for Fatty Liver Disease Treatment, Mainly Focused on Shedding Extra Pounds

Effective Diet Tips for Fatty Liver Disease Treatment, Mainly Focused on Shedding Extra Pounds

Written by Mervat Rashad Sunday, March 26, 2023 06:00 PM Fatty liver is a condition that occurs when there is an excessive amount of fat in the liver. If left unchecked, a fatty liver condition can worsen over time and lead to permanent liver damage. Obesity, type 2 diabetes, and excessive alcohol intake are three … Read more

“5 Tips for Maintaining Optimal Liver Health for Women with Irregular Menstrual Cycles”

“5 Tips for Maintaining Optimal Liver Health for Women with Irregular Menstrual Cycles”

Studies have shown that women with irregular or longer-than-average menstrual cycles have an increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Non-alcoholic fatty liver refers to a disease in which fat is accumulated in the liver, similar to people who do not drink or drink only small amounts of alcohol. Women with irregular menstrual cycles have … Read more