The liver is an important organ in our body because it facilitates detoxification, regulates nutritional metabolism, and maintains general balance. Its role in disorders such as NAFLD highlights the vital significance of proper liver care, especially when considering weight and dietary habits. Being overweight can have a serious impact on liver health and lead to several kinds of issues, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of them.
This disorder occurs when fat builds up in the liver cells, which may lead to inflammation in the liver. Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), a more severe form of fatty liver disease marked by liver inflammation and fibrosis, can develop from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) if not treated timely. The majority of NAFLD and NASH cases involve overweight or obese people.
NAFLD and NASH can also occur in people with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, high blood fat levels, type 2 diabetes, and certain genes. Identifying the Liver Health Issues Due to Obesity shared by Dr. Shivaji Vibhute, Consultant - Laparoscopic, General, Colorectal Surgeon, Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, Pune: • Early detection and treatment of NASH are important for preventing problems before the liver suffers major damage.
It might be difficult to diagnose liver disease early because most patients do not exhibit any symptoms. Discuss the risk of getting NASH with the doctor if one has been diagnosed with any of the metabolic syndrome components. •.