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· Gastroenterology
Fatty Liver
NAFLD · Fat in the liver
Excess fat accumulates in the liver, often from belly fat and insulin resistance. Reversible with weight loss; can progress to scarring if ignored.
At a glance
- Prevalence
- 1 in 3 urban Indians
- Typical age
- Adults, rising in young
- Outlook
- Reversible early
- System
- Gut
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What causes it
Causes
- Obesity, especially belly fat
- Insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes
- High triglycerides
- Refined-carb diet
- Alcohol (alcoholic fatty liver)
How it feels
Symptoms & effects
- Often silent
- Mild right upper abdomen discomfort
- Fatigue
- Liver enzyme elevation on blood test
- Picked up on ultrasound
How it’s treated
Treatment & cure
- Lose 7–10% body weight
- Mediterranean diet
- 150 min cardio + strength
- Vitamin E in selected cases
- Treat diabetes, lipids tightly
Staying ahead
Prevention
- Maintain healthy weight
- Limit alcohol
- Treat metabolic syndrome
- Annual liver enzyme check if at risk
Do’s
- Aim for 7–10% weight loss
- Walk after meals
- Switch white rice to millets
- Limit alcohol to within safe limits
Don’ts
- Crash-diet (worsens it)
- Believe 'thin' means safe
- Drink while on diabetes meds
- Ignore rising liver enzymes
See a doctor immediately if
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Disclaimer ·
This article is educational and reviewed by clinicians, but it cannot replace an in-person assessment.
Medication doses, prevention advice and treatment choices vary by person. Always confirm with a doctor before acting on anything here.