{"id":5282,"date":"2019-09-23T18:50:09","date_gmt":"2019-09-23T18:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=5282"},"modified":"2024-05-09T03:33:06","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T03:33:06","slug":"fatty-liver-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flushinghospital.org\/newsletter\/fatty-liver-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Fatty Liver Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Liver conditions are usually attributed to the excessive consumption of alcohol, viruses or morbid obesity.\u00a0 However, there is a condition that affects the liver that is caused by none of the aforementioned risk factors.\u00a0 It is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).<\/p>\n<p>NAFLD is diagnosed when the patient has too much fat stored in their liver cells.\u00a0 Typically, NAFLD causes no noticeable signs or symptoms other than, in some cases, fatigue, pain or tenderness in the upper right portion of the abdomen.<\/p>\n<p>People at risk for NAFLD include those with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>High cholesterol<\/li>\n<li>High levels of triglycerides in the blood<\/li>\n<li>Metabolic syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Obesity when it is concentrated in the abdomen<\/li>\n<li>Polycystic ovary syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Sleep apnea<\/li>\n<li>Type 2 diabetes<\/li>\n<li>Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)<\/li>\n<li>Hypopituitarism (underactive pituitary gland)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you have NAFLD, you are at greater risk of developing a more serious condition called nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).<\/p>\n<p>NASH is a more aggressive form of fatty liver disease that may progress into cirrhosis (scaring of the liver) and ultimately liver failure.<\/p>\n<p>The signs and symptoms of NASH are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Abdominal swelling<\/li>\n<li>Enlarged blood vessels beneath the skin\u2019s surface<\/li>\n<li>Enlarged spleen<\/li>\n<li>Red palms<\/li>\n<li>Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although experts do not\u00a0know exactly what causes NFLD and NASH, for some\u00a0\u00a0it is believed\u00a0the combination of the health\u00a0issues listed above may\u00a0cause excess fat to become toxic to the cells in the liver.\u00a0 The risk factors cause the liver to inflame and develop scar tissue or cirrhosis.\u00a0 The treatment for this condition varies.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to reduce your risk of NAFLD is to implement a healthy plant based diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats, maintain a healthy weight and, after conferring with your physician, choose an exercise plan that is right for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of NAFLD or NASH and the symptoms persist, it is important you seek the advice of a doctor.\u00a0 If you would like to make an appointment at the , call CTA<\/p>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  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