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'''For WikiDoc page on this topic, click [[Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease|here]].''' | '''For WikiDoc page on this topic, click [[Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease|here]].''' | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
It is normal for the liver to contain some fat but when in Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease [NAFLD] it is due to the deposition of extra fat in liver cells that is not caused by alcohol.when there is more than 5 -10 percent of the liver’s weight is fat, then it is called a fatty liver (steatosis).It is estimated that in united states approximately 80 to 100 million people are affected with NAFLD.NAFLD most commonly affects people in the age group of 2-19 and 40-50 years. | |||
==What are the symptoms of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?== | ==What are the symptoms of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?== | ||
* Weakness | |||
* Liver enlargement | |||
* Swelling of the abdomen | |||
* Breast enlargement | |||
* Pain in the upper right abdomen | |||
* Yellowing of the skin and eyes | |||
* Enlargement of spleen | |||
==What causes Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?== | ==What causes Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?== | ||
* [[Obesity]] | |||
* [[Insulin resistance]] | |||
* [[Metabolic syndrome]] | |||
* Hormonal imbalances | |||
* '''Oxidative stress''' - A imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants | |||
* '''Endotoxemia''' - The presence of endotoxins in the blood which may cause hemorrhages, necrosis of the kidneys, and shock. | |||
* [[Mitochondrion|Mitochondrial]] abnormalities | |||
==Who is at highest risk?== | ==Who is at highest risk?== | ||
* People who are over weight([[Obese]]) | |||
* Patients with [[insulin resistance]] | |||
* Patients with [[metabolic syndrome]] | |||
==Diagnosis== | ==Diagnosis== | ||
* Ultrasound(USG). | |||
* Computer tomography (CT). | |||
* Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). | |||
* Liver Biopsy. | |||
* Fibroscan. | |||
==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ==When to seek urgent medical care?== | ||
* When patient skin and sclera changes to yellow colour. | |||
* When patient experinence abdomen swelling. | |||
* Pain in the right upper quadrent. | |||
==Treatment options== | ==Treatment options== | ||
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For WikiDoc page on this topic, click here.
Overview
It is normal for the liver to contain some fat but when in Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease [NAFLD] it is due to the deposition of extra fat in liver cells that is not caused by alcohol.when there is more than 5 -10 percent of the liver’s weight is fat, then it is called a fatty liver (steatosis).It is estimated that in united states approximately 80 to 100 million people are affected with NAFLD.NAFLD most commonly affects people in the age group of 2-19 and 40-50 years.
What are the symptoms of Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
- Weakness
- Liver enlargement
- Swelling of the abdomen
- Breast enlargement
- Pain in the upper right abdomen
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes
- Enlargement of spleen
What causes Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
- Obesity
- Insulin resistance
- Metabolic syndrome
- Hormonal imbalances
- Oxidative stress - A imbalance between the production of free radicals and the ability of the body to counteract or detoxify their harmful effects through neutralization by antioxidants
- Endotoxemia - The presence of endotoxins in the blood which may cause hemorrhages, necrosis of the kidneys, and shock.
- Mitochondrial abnormalities
Who is at highest risk?
- People who are over weight(Obese)
- Patients with insulin resistance
- Patients with metabolic syndrome
Diagnosis
- Ultrasound(USG).
- Computer tomography (CT).
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Liver Biopsy.
- Fibroscan.
When to seek urgent medical care?
- When patient skin and sclera changes to yellow colour.
- When patient experinence abdomen swelling.
- Pain in the right upper quadrent.
Treatment options
Where to find medical care for Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?
Directions to Hospitals Treating Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease