Thursday 27 July 2017

An overview of Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and its Treatment

Normally liver diseases are associated with the consumption of alcohol. However, it has been observed that unhealthy eating habits and sedentary lifestyles can result in liver diseases as well. Since, these liver diseases are not associated with the consumption of alcohol, these liver ailments are known as Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). As the name suggests, the primary problem faced by patients suffering from NAFLD is deposition of fat in the liver. Fat deposition in any organ of the human body can be extremely dangerous. However, the problem becomes more acute if the deposition occurs in the liver, as this organ is directly associated with the digestive system. Deposit of fat in the liver can adversely affect the digestive system of the patient making the ailment all the more acute. Some of the causes, symptoms and treatment of NAFLD have been discussed below.



Understanding the Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

The Best of liver specialists in Gangaram hospital mention that NAFLD is primarily caused by obesity, diabetes, Dyslipidemian or starvation. NAFLD is the deposition of fat in the liver, but it does not cause inflammation and is also benign. In most cases it has been found that unhealthy eating habits and lack of exercise are the primary causes behind NAFLD. In most cased NAFLD can be treated by bringing about a change in the lifestyle of the patient and introducing healthy eating habits. Some of the symptoms of NAFLD and the treatment of the disease are as follows:

· NAFLD often causes acute pain in the abdomen and also your digestion will be severely affected.

· The disease if detected early usually does not become acute and can be treated with medications.

· The main treatment for NAFLD is leading a healthier life style. If the doctor diagnoses that obesity is the cause for NAFLD, then the patient should work towards leading a healthy life, exercising regularly and weight management.

Thus, NAFLD can be treated with medication and lifestyle modifications. So consult a gastroenterologist at the earliest if you have been suffering from abdominal pain and digestive disorder for some time and follow the instructions of the doctor diligently.