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Alcohol, unhealthy eating habits raise risk of fatty liver disease: Expert
Updated On: 27 June, 2023 09:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fatty liver disease develops due to the accumulation of extra fat in the liver. It is the need of the hour to improve your liver health by taking some precautionary measures. Health expert explains causes, symptoms and treatment of fatty liver disease
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Ensure you go for a regular liver health screening to stay aware and seek timely treatment if signs of fatty liver start to show up. Photo Courtesy: iStock
Liver health is often ignored by many. A large number of people are detected with fatty liver disease. To seek timely treatment and improve of life, Dr Vikram Raut, director- Liver transplantation and HPB surgery, Medicover Hospitals, Navi Mumbai explains to us the red flags of fatty liver disease.
The liver performs some vital functions. It helps to produce bile that aids in digestion, stores iron, makes protein for the body and is responsible for converting nutrients into energy. There are various liver problems that can give a tough time to an individual and cause pain. One of the common problems that one experiences is fatty liver disease.
Fatty liver disease develops due to the accumulation of extra fat in the liver. Most people will exhibit no signs and symptoms, and it may not cause any fatal problems. For some though, it can lead to liver damage. If you have a fatty liver whose symptoms worsen, it can cause the liver to well, lead to inflammation and damage the organ leading to cirrhosis. When the liver is damaged beyond repair, the only option is a liver transplant.
What leads to liver disease?
Raut says, there are two forms of fatty liver disease
1. Alcohol-related fatty liver disease
2. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)
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