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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Description
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver is a condition characterized by the accumulation of fat in the liver, often occurring in overweight or obese individuals.
Causes
Following are the causes:
- Obesity or overweight
- Insulin resistance, body cells irresponsive or responding inadequately to insulin hormone
- Hyperglycemia, high blood sugar levels
- Raised amount of cholesterol and other fatty acids in the body
Risk factors
The following are the risk factors:
- High cholesterol levels
- High Triglyceride levels
- Metabolic Syndrome (metabolic disorder)
- Obesity
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (ovarian disease)
- Sleep cycle disturbances
- Type 2 diabetes (high blood sugar levels)
- Hypothyroidism (low thyroid gland activity)
- Hypopituitarism (low pituitary gland activity)
Symptoms
The following are the symptoms:
- Fatigue
- Pain or discomfort in the upper right abdomen
- Abdominal swelling
- Enlarged blood vessels beneath the skin’s surface
- Red palms
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is made when a doctor examines the patient physically, checks relevant symptoms, and performs certain lab tests such as:
- Computerized Tomography Scan (CT scan)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Blood Tests
- Liver Function Tests
- Lipid Profile, test checking cholesterol, triglycerides, etc., levels in the blood
Management
Following is the management:
- Regular and directed use of prescribed medicines
- A healthy diet
- Weight loss
- Exercise
- Lifestyle changes
Please consult your doctor for further information.
When to consult a doctor?
Early diagnosis can lead to effective and successful treatment. If your symptoms do not improve within 10 days, or you experience any of the symptoms mentioned above, such as upper abdominal pain and liver function changes, please see a doctor.
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