Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease or NAFLD is a condition in which liver cells accumulate too much fat in those who drink little or no alcohol. In some patients, this accumulation of fat might cause liver

inflammation

 and cell death, which can eventually lead to liver cirrhosis and failure. NAFLD could have no symptoms or clues, although it can cause fatigue and abdominal discomfort. If NAFLD advances, it becomes non-alcoholic steatohepatitis or NASH, which is characterized by abdominal pain,

jaundice

,

ascites

,

splenomegaly

, and red palms.
The definite cause of NAFLD is unclear, however, it seems to be associated with metabolic syndrome which is a combination of obesity, type II diabetes and hypertriglyceridemia.
Symptoms

Abdominal pain

  • In the upper right region, Chronic or persistent pain

common

Fatigue

common

Swollen belly

or Ankle joint swelling

  • Bilateral

or Enlarged feet or ankle

  • In both feet or ankles

or Swelling in lower leg

  • In both lower legs

Yellow eyes or skin

Skin rash and redness

  • At hands

or Swollen blood vessels on the skin that looks like a spiders web

  • Over upper body

Risk factors

Diabetes mellitus

High blood pressure disease

Overweight or obese

High levels of fats in blood

Underactive thyroid gland

Breathing stops involuntarily during sleep

Smoking

Treatment
Currently, there is no approved drug for the treatment of NAFLD. Treatment strategies might include losing weight, maintaining normal blood sugar, and lowering triglycerides.
Recommended specialist

If you have Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, then a visit to a gastroenterologist is highly recommended.

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