Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD & AFLD)

Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD & AFLD) – Fat accumulation in the liver due to obesity or alcohol consumption.

Excess fat accumulating in liver cells causes inflammation and possible liver damage, thus known as fatty liver disease. Based on the underlying aetiology, it falls into Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (AFLD) and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).
Obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and a poor diet all have NAFLD connected to them. In certain cases it moves on to Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), which can lead to cirrhosis and liver damage. Conversely, excessive alcohol consumption causes AFLD by damaging liver cells and compromising their function.
Typical complaints of fatty liver disease are tiredness, stomach pain, and inexplicable weight loss. Many people, meanwhile, stay asymptomatic until the illness advances. Usually, diagnosis is made by blood testing, imaging, or liver biopsy.
The treatment emphasises lifestyle changes. Regular exercise and a balanced diet high in fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins will help NAFLD go away with weight loss. AFLD calls for quitting alcohol to stop more liver damage. Severe cases could call for either medical intervention or a liver transplantation.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, cutting alcohol use, and controlling diabetes help prevent fatty liver disease and guarantee long-term liver health.