Usually, high cholesterol does not cause any symptoms. But a simple blood test measures cholesterol levels. A doctor may recommend a cholesterol test if a person has a family history of heart disease, a medical condition such as diabetes, or if they are overweight. A liver biopsy or liver function test is usually used to diagnose liver disease. A biopsy will remove a tiny piece of liver tissue to test for disease. A liver function test is a blood test that can measure proteins and enzymes in the blood. The levels of these proteins and enzymes can show if the liver is damaged. What are the treatment options? A person can make lifestyle changes and sometimes take medication to treat high cholesterol. Usually, they will be encouraged to make changes to diet and exercise first. If they are overweight, they may be advised to lose weight. A doctor may prescribe medication if these changes do not lower cholesterol after a few months. The most common medication is statins, which a person needs to take for life. Statins are drugs that block a chemical in the liver that makes cholesterol. Treatment for liver disease depends on what type of liver disease a person is experiencing. It will usually involve lifestyle changes, medication, or sometimes, a liver transplant if the liver is too damaged to function.

Usually, high cholesterol does not cause any symptoms.

But a simple blood test measures cholesterol levels.

A doctor may recommend a cholesterol test if a person has a family history of heart disease, a medical condition such as diabetes, or if they are overweight.

A liver biopsy or liver function test is usually used to diagnose liver disease.

A biopsy will remove a tiny piece of liver tissue to test for disease. A liver function test is a blood test that can measure proteins and enzymes in the blood.

The levels of these proteins and enzymes can show if the liver is damaged.

What are the treatment options?

A person can make lifestyle changes and sometimes take medication to treat high cholesterol. Usually, they will be encouraged to make changes to diet and exercise first. If they are overweight, they may be advised to lose weight.

A doctor may prescribe medication if these changes do not lower cholesterol after a few months.

The most common medication is statins, which a person needs to take for life. Statins are drugs that block a chemical in the liver that makes cholesterol.

Treatment for liver disease depends on what type of liver disease a person is experiencing. It will usually involve lifestyle changes, medication, or sometimes, a liver transplant if the liver is too damaged to function.

 Diet

Diet can help to cut the risk of developing liver disease and may reduce its impact. Keeping to a healthy weight is an essential way to maintain good overall health.

What a person is recommended to eat or drink may be different for each specific liver disease. A doctor will be able to advise on diet and exercise.

Alcohol

A person who has alcohol-related liver disease will usually be advised to stop drinking alcohol. Eating enough protein and carbohydrates as part of a balanced diet can help maintain a healthy weight.

Foods to eat and avoid

Cutting down on fatty foods may reduce the impact of a fatty liver or NAFLD. Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, and foods such as bread and potatoes that release energy slowly can help.

A diet with plenty of protein is a way of obtaining adequate energy supplies without eating high-cholesterol foods. Eggs, nuts, chicken breast, and pulses are excellent sources of protein.

Eating regularly and snacking between meals can be a healthful way for a person to get enough fuel.

Source: Medical News Today