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Hepatic steatosis is another name for fatty liver.

Author : Ashley
Last Updated at : 26,Apr,2023

What is hepatic steatosis or fatty liver?

Hepatic steatosis is another name for fatty liver. It happens when fat builds up in the liver. Small amounts of fat in the liver are normal, but too much can be harmful to your health. The liver is the second largest organ of our body which help in digestion ( absorption of nutrients from food and drink ) and filters harmful substances from our blood. This is mainly of two types

alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD)

non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD)

When fatty liver develops in someone who drinks too much alcohol, Over time, too much alcohol leads to a buildup of fat inside your liver cells. This makes it harder for your liver to work, It may develop into alcoholic cirrhosis over time, this is commonly known as alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD), in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) Fatty liver develops in someone who doesn’t drink too much alcohol.

Symptoms of Fatty Liver Disease

There are usually no symptoms for fatty liver, but some people develop complications, including liver scarring, it is commonly known as liver fibrosis and when liver fibrosis becomes severe it’s known as cirrhosis. Cirrhosis cause symptoms such as:

Swollen belly

Red palms

Weight loss

Fatigue

Yellow skin and eyes

Breast enlargement in man

weakness

Causes and Risk Factors

Drinking too much alcohol may cause fatty liver

Having obesity

Have high blood sugar levels

have metabolic syndrome

Pregnancy in some cases

have a history of hepatitis C or other diseases

Have high cholesterol levels may also cause

Age -- the older you are, the more likely it becomes.

Family history of fatty liver disease is also one of the common cause

Prevention and reversal of the fatty liver disease

This is a situation that may easily be avoided. Because the disease may not show any obvious symptoms, prevention is essential. The following are some helpful hints for preventing it:

Choose a healthy diet: Choose a plant-based diet that includes plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats. Eat a nutrient-dense, low-saturated-fat, trans-fat, and refined-carbohydrate diet. Take efforts to keep your blood sugar, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels under control and follow your doctor’s recommended treatment plan for diabetes, if you have it.

Weight management with regular physical exercise: Reduce your daily calorie intake and increase your physical activity if you are overweight or obese. If you're at a healthy weight, keep it up by eating a healthy diet regularly and exercise. Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week.

get regular check-ups from a doctor who specialises in liver care.

avoid alcoho