If you’ve been told “fatty liver detected”, it usually means there is excess fat in your liver cells. This is medically called hepatic steatosis and is quite common. Here’s a clear breakdown:
1. What It Means
- The liver normally contains a small amount of fat.
- Fatty liver is diagnosed when fat makes up more than 5–10% of the liver’s weight.
- Often detected via ultrasound, CT scan, or blood tests.
2. Types
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- Most common type.
- Occurs in people who drink little or no alcohol.
- Associated with obesity, insulin resistance, high cholesterol, and metabolic syndrome.
- Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
- Caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
3. Symptoms
- Often no symptoms in early stages.
- Possible signs if severe:
- Fatigue
- Mild abdominal discomfort
- Elevated liver enzymes in blood tests
4. Risk Factors
- Overweight or obesity
- High sugar or high-fat diet
- Diabetes or insulin resistance
- High cholesterol or triglycerides
- Excessive alcohol (for alcoholic fatty liver)
5. What You Can Do
Lifestyle changes are the first-line treatment:
- Weight loss: Even 5–10% reduction in body weight can improve liver fat.
- Healthy diet:
- Focus on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein.
- Reduce sugar, refined carbs, and fried foods.
- Exercise: At least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week.
- Limit alcohol: Even small amounts can worsen liver fat.
- Monitor blood sugar and cholesterol.
6. Medical Follow-Up
- Regular liver function tests
- Ultrasound or FibroScan to monitor liver fat and stiffness
- In rare cases, liver biopsy may be recommended to check for inflammation or fibrosis
💡 Good News: Fatty liver is reversible in many cases with proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
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