What is Fatty Liver ?

 


Fatty liver disease is a common condition caused by the storage of  fat in the liver. Most people have no symptoms, and it doesn’t cause serious problems for them. In some cases, though, it can lead to liver damage such as NASH ( Non alcoholic steatohepatitis) and cirrhosis. The good news is you can often prevent or even reverse fatty liver disease with lifestyle changes such as diet modifications and regular excercise.

Some people get fatty liver disease without having any pre-existing conditions. But these risk factors make you more likely to develop it:

Symptoms are as follows -
  • Abdominal pain or a feeling of fullness in the upper right side of the abdomen .
  • Nausea, loss of appetite or weight loss.
  • Yellowish skin and whites of the eyes (jaundice).
  • Swollen abdomen and legs (edema).
  • Extreme tiredness or mental confusion.
  • Weakness.
Tests to diagnose fatty liver - 

Treatment -
Prevention is better than cure 
  • Avoiding alcohol.
  • Losing weight.
  • Taking medications to manage diabetes, cholesterol and triglycerides (fat in the blood).



For further inquiries and treatment 
Consult - 
Dr. Sanyam S. Falari 
MS, DNB Gen. Surgery 
MCh. hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery
Consultant Gastro-intestinal & HPB Surgeon 
Liver transplant surgeon 


Appointments are available at - 
Vision hospital , Mapusa 
Ph. No. - 7719986688


Campal Clinic , Panaji 
Ph. No. - 9325776463

Redkar Hospital , Dhargal , Pernem 
Ph No. - 9146885522

Location: Duler Ground Rd, Karaswada, Mapusa, Goa 403507, India

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