All About Fatty Liver

Fatty liver occurs due to the accumulation of excess fat in the liver cells. Though it is quite normal to have some fat in the liver cells. But, when the fat amount exceeds 5% of the liver’s weight, the condition is known as fatty liver. There are 2 types of fatty liver diseases -

1. Non Alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD):This means you have excess fat in your liver which is not due to the result of heavy drinking. People who don’t drink can also be at risk of fatty liver if they have
   • Type 2 diabetic or prediabetic
   • are obese
   • are suffering from hypertension
   • high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides
   • are suffering from certain infections, such as hepatitis C
2. Alcohol-Related Fatty Liver Disease (ALD): This happens due to heavy consumption of alcohol.
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Are you looking for ayurvedic treatment for fatty liver?

Pankajakasthuri’s Liv-Care Plus Tablets are effective for fatty liver. Packed with the goodness of Rajani, Punarnava, Kataka, Kasamarda, Bhumyamalaki, Vidathal, and Bhunimba, this Ayurvedic medicine improves appetite, digestion, and strengthens the liver. Know more about Liv-Care Plus Tablets here.

Symptoms Of Fatty Liver:-

Known as the silent liver disease, fatty liver does not show any significant symptoms. However, feeling tired is one of the primary signs of fatty liver which one might notice. You can also feel pain and discomfort in the upper right corner of your abdomen. However, you need to understand these symptoms as fatigue and tiredness do not always mean fatty liver. But if you daily feel extremely tired, we suggest that you consult a doctor before the condition worsens.

Progression of fatty liver

The progression of fatty liver disease goes through four stages:

• Simple fatty liver: Building up of excessive fat in the liver
• Steatohepatitis: Fat along with liver inflammation
• Fibrosis: Scarring caused due to inflammation
• Cirrhosis: Extreme scarring spread throughout the liver

Ways to diagnose fatty liver

You cannot easily notice fatty liver as there are no symptoms. Your physician may be suspect you have fatty liver if your liver test reports are abnormal. To diagnose fatty liver, your doctor might require:

• A medical examination
• Past medical records
• Blood and imaging tests
• Biopsy

Why management of fatty liver disease is important?

Fatty liver can lead to serious conditions like scarring of the liver, liver cancer or other fatal liver diseases which happen due to the accumulation of fat in the liver cells which causes inflammation. You can try ayurvedic remedies to manage the condition. Along with Ayurvedic remedies, you can make lifestyle changes ( such as changing your diet plan).

• Including green vegetables and fresh fruits
• Including whole grains and high-fiber plants
• Cutting back on carbs
• Adding low-fat foods to meals
• And taking very little sugar

If your NAFLD is linked to obesity, then you will be advised to lose weight through a proper exercise regimen and dietary changes. Here are some of the diet tips to manage the condition -