Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition that is caused by the accumulation of excess fat in the liver of individuals who consume minimal to no alcohol. It is mild (steatosis- fat accumulation) to steatohepatitis (inflammation). Unfortunately, scarring (fibrosis) and more severe liver damage can be avoided by early detection and management.
In the early stages of NAFLD there are no warning indicators. At later stages of the disease you can have:
The existing or combination of the following metabolically-based and lifestyle factors combine to contribute to NAFLD:
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To confirm NAFLD, a physician might prescribe blood tests-liver enzyme (ALT, AST) levels, fasting glucose level, and cholesterol and triglycerides level and order to perform an 2D ultrasound of the abdomen.
The NAFLD fibrosis score is a noninvasive formula, based on age, BMI, blood sugar, platelet count, albumin, and AST/ALT ratio, which approximates the size of scar tissue (fibrosis) present in the liver and assists in deciding their treatment.
Vitamin E supplement has been demonstrated to decrease inflammatory liver effects and ameliorate liver enzymes in select non-diabetic adults with NAFLD though not all people can use it and it should be discussed with your doctor.
A reduction in body weight by 5-10 percent as a result of both healthy diets and physical activities can often result in severe liver fat and inflammation reduction, thereby improving the state of the liver in general.
The most important tests are liver functional examination (ALT, AST), fasting glucose blood test, lipid test (cholesterol, triglycerides), and metabolism. These assist in the evaluation of your risk of NAFLD and also in disease progress.
Yes-early-stage NAFLD can be reversible through the use of sustained change of lifestyle which includes weight loss efforts, balanced diet and physical exercise, as well as proper medical supervision.
Insulin resistance is a primary cause of NAFLD development and progression because of augmented storage of fats in the liver and associated with metabolic syndrome.
Unless lifestyle changes are enough to bring about an adequate improvement in the liver conditions, an NAFLD expert or gastroenterologist will help you with further examinations, custom-tailored therapy and follow-ups.
Repeating blood tests (please, 6-12 months sooner in case of any changes in your symptoms) to monitor liver enzymes and metabolic parameters and modify your care plan when necessary is often recommended by us.
GastroDoxs company has a variety of local clinics in Katy; board-certified gastroenterologists are employed to perform the diagnosis and treatment of NAFLD difficulties. Make a reservation tomorrow in order to start.
