Fatty Liver Overview
Fatty liver also known as Fatty liver disease (FLD) is a reversible condition where large vacuoles of triglyceride fat accumulate in liver. It is also called steatosis.
The fatty liver may or may not be inflamed. Inflammation may then develop into scarring (fibrosis). Fibrosis often progresses into cirrhosis. Fatty liver (with or without fibrosis) due to any condition except alcoholism is called nonalcoholic steato hepatitis. This disorder develops most often in people with the metabolic syndrome. This condition causes fat to accumulate in liver cells either by causing the body to synthesize more fat or by processing (metabolizing) and excreting fat more slowly. As a result, fat accumulates and is then stored inside liver cells. Eating fatty foods does not by itself produce a fatty liver.
The fatty liver may or may not be inflamed. Inflammation may then develop into scarring (fibrosis). Fibrosis often progresses into cirrhosis. Fatty liver (with or without fibrosis) due to any condition except alcoholism is called nonalcoholic steato hepatitis. This disorder develops most often in people with the metabolic syndrome. This condition causes fat to accumulate in liver cells either by causing the body to synthesize more fat or by processing (metabolizing) and excreting fat more slowly. As a result, fat accumulates and is then stored inside liver cells. Eating fatty foods does not by itself produce a fatty liver.
What Causes Fatty Liver disease (FLD)?
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Fatty liver disease is commonly associated with Alcohol, obesity, and diabetes mellitus. It can also be due to the following causes;
Metabolic Syndrome
Nutritional
• Malnutrition, Stravation, Severe weighjt loss, Bacterial
Drugs and toxins
• Amiodrone, Hepatotoxic drugs, corticosteroids, tamoxifine)
Other
• Inflammatory bowel disease, HIV, Hepatitis C especially genotype 3, and Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
Metabolic Syndrome
Nutritional
• Malnutrition, Stravation, Severe weighjt loss, Bacterial
Drugs and toxins
• Amiodrone, Hepatotoxic drugs, corticosteroids, tamoxifine)
Other
• Inflammatory bowel disease, HIV, Hepatitis C especially genotype 3, and Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
What are the signs and symptoms of Fatty liver disease?
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- Fatty liver usually causes no symptoms.
- Some people may feel tired or have vague abdominal discomfort.
- The liver tends to enlarge and can be detected by the doctor during a physical examination.
- If doctors suspect fatty liver, they'll ask about alcohol use.
How is fatty liver diagnosed?
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- Liver function tests and CBC
- Sometimes liver biopsy
- Abdominal CT scan
- Blood tests for other causes of liver disease
- Ultrasound of the abdomen
What is the role of Homoeopathy in Fatty liver disease?
As described in the article above causes liver disease can be multifactor al and can form a complex disease state (involving the Liver, heart, kidneys and lungs). Homoeopathy follows an individualistic approach towards patients suffering from Fatty liver disease we believe that every individual is different and thus a full in-depth case study is the first step. Then referring to the risk factors the individual was subjected too, a particular line of treatment is adopted
A broad criterion of how the homoeopathic medicines act in cases of fatty liver disease is mentioned below. The response to treatment can differ from one individual to another patients are advised to consult so that the mode of treatment can be discussed pertaining to their particular case.
Relieves Symptoms like:
A broad criterion of how the homoeopathic medicines act in cases of fatty liver disease is mentioned below. The response to treatment can differ from one individual to another patients are advised to consult so that the mode of treatment can be discussed pertaining to their particular case.
Relieves Symptoms like:
- Jaundice
- Dyspepsia
- Loss Of Appetite
- If homoeopathic treatment is sought early it helps in preventing the progress of disease and preventing any complications
- We at DRSS provide our patients with diet charts, exercise schedules and guide them how to modify their lifestyle so that better results can be achieved.
- Our medicines can be started with conventional treatment depending upon the disease state and case.
- Homoeopathic medicines if taken under proper guidance from a well-qualified professional are extremely safe and have no side effects.
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