Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Treatment, Causes

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Ranchi is set to become the first district in Jharkhand to implement a large-scale campaign for the screening and management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

About Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

NAFLD, now known as Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is the term for a range of conditions caused by a build-up of fat in the liver.
This buildup of fat is not caused by heavy alcohol use. When heavy alcohol use causes fat to build up in the liver, this condition is called alcohol-associated liver disease.
Early-stage NAFLD does not usually cause any harm, but it can lead to serious liver damage, including cirrhosis, if it gets worse.
Having high levels of fat in your liver is also associated with an increased risk of serious health problems, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease.
If you already have diabetes, NAFLD increases your chance of developing heart problems.
Nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are types of NAFLD.
- NASH is the severe form, which can cause cirrhosis and liver failure. It can also cause liver cancer.
Who is more likely to develop NAFLD?
- NAFLD is more common in people who have certain diseases and conditions, including obesity, and conditions that may be related to obesity, such as type 2 diabetes.
- NAFLD can affect people of any age, including children.
Treatment:
- There’s currently no specific medication for NAFLD.
- Doctors recommend weight loss to treat NAFLD.
- Weight loss can reduce fat, inflammation, and fibrosis in the liver.
- Treatment may also be recommended for associated conditions (high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol) or complications.