Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)can also occur in a person who has not touched a drop of alcohol. Unbelievable, but science has proved that liver can be affected even among non-drinkers. So, one needs to be aware of risk factors such as obesity, high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, diabetes and PCOS to mention a few.

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Malnutrition And You – As Quoted By Your Liver

2. Meaning of NAFLD :
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 A life threatening condition that it is, demanding
urgent medical attention, liver failure accounts for
about 1 million cases per year in India. The prime
culprit for this fatal disease is sought to be alcohol
consumption.
 True to a certain degree, most people would be
astonished that alcoholism causes a good number
of liver failures but even a small amount of it can
be attributed to various other factors like ;
Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis,
Hemochromatosis, Malnutrition.
 A very crucial point missed out by the normal mass
is Non-Alcoholic Liver Diseases. A healthy liver
should contain little or no fat. Non-Alcoholic Liver
Disease is an umbrella term for a number of
deteriorating conditions affecting moderate or
non-drinkers. Surprised, are you?
 An increasing condition in the West this condition is a
potential serious form caused due to accumulation of
fat in liver cells resulting in inflammation and
progressing further towards fibrosis or scarring.

3. Risk factors associated with NAFLD :
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The exact etiology and pathogenesis is still the veil but
the risk factors associated with this condition are:
• High cholesterol
• High triglyceride levels
• Metabolic syndromes
• Obesity especially around the waist
• Diabetes type 2
• PCOS
• Hypothyroidism
• Hypopituitarism
 An advanced and more serious phase of the disease
is called Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis which shows
preponderance towards old age.
 NALD is usually asymptomatic but can sometimes
present as an enlarged liver, fatigue, pain in the
upper right side of the abdomen.
 NASH manifests as ascites (abdominal swelling),
varices (enlarged vessels beneath the skin),
enlarged spleen, gynaecomastia, red palms, and
jaundice. The diagnosis of the disease can be
done by a blood test called the LFT or Liver
Function Tests and ultrasound scans.
 A high amount of fat in the liver is also associated
with increased risks of heart problems and
strokes. Also, about 20% of people suffering from
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and
Steatohepatitis progress to cirrhosis.
 Currently, there’s no specific medication for
NAFLD but a healthy choice in lifestyle and diet
can prove worthy.

4. Changes needed in Lifestyle :
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Few changes that we can implement in our life are:
• Lose weight: an optimum BMI should be maintained.
• Eat healthy diet: balanced diet high in proteins,
carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables but low in fat,
sugar and salt should be taken, preferably in small
portions through the day.
• Regular exercise: moderate intensity exercises for
about an hour or so every day also helps eliminate
liver fat and build resistance against it.
• Quit smoking: tobacco cessation helps reduce risk
problems associated with the disease.
In cases of development of cirrhosis or complete liver
failure, liver transplantation is the last resort. The liver
transplant surgery is conducted by the team of
hepatobiliary surgeons. Keep yourself healthy and your
liver near to your heart.

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