Fatty liver disease is also known as hepatic steatosis. It occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver. This condition can lead to several causes, such as liver inflammation, damage, and serious health complications if not treated immediately.
Types of Fatty Liver Disease
There are two types of Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): In this condition, fat accumulation is not related to alcohol consumption.
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD): It is caused by heavy alcohol use.
Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease is often silent with few or no symptoms, but when they do occur, they may include:
- Fatigue and weakness
- Pain or discomfort in the upper right abdomen
- Unexplained weight loss
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)
- Swelling in the abdomen and legs
Causes and Risk Factors
Several factors can cause fatty liver disease. These factors are:
- Obesity and metabolic syndrome
- Type 2 diabetes
- High cholesterol and triglycerides
- Poor diet and lack of exercise
- Excessive alcohol consumption (for AFLD)
- Rapid weight loss
Diagnosis
At Tricity Clinic, we make advanced diagnoses to identify patients’ fatty liver disease. It includes:
Blood Tests: To check liver enzyme levels.
Imaging Tests: Ultrasound, CT scans, or MRI to detect liver fat.
Liver Biopsy: To confirm the diagnosis and assess liver damage.
Treatment Options
We make a comprehensive treatment plans that meet our patients. We provide our patients with a detailed structure of:
Lifestyle Changes: Diet and exercise programs to promote weight loss and liver health.
Medications: To manage conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, and inflammation.
Alcohol Cessation Support: Programs to help reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption.
Regular Monitoring: Ongoing assessment of liver function and health.
