Fatty Liver – What You Need to Know

Reverse it Early. Protect Your Liver.

Fatty Liver is a growing health concern, but the good news is — it can be reversed with the right care.

What is Fatty Liver Disease?

Fatty liver means excess fat builds up in your liver cells — often silently.

• 🟢 NAFLD: Fat without significant inflammation.
• 🔴 NASH: Fat + inflammation possible liver scarring.

If unmanaged, NASH may lead to cirrhosis and liver failure.

Why Does It Happen?

Fatty liver often develops without symptoms. Common risk factors include:

• Obesity or belly fat⚖️
• Diabetes or insulin resistance🩸
• High cholesterol/triglycerides
• Sedentary lifestyle🛋️
• Sugary or processed foods🍩
• Genetic predisposition🧬
• PCOS / Hypothyroidism👩

🚫 Though unrelated to alcohol, drinking can worsen fatty liver.

Will It Harm Me?

Unmanaged fatty liver can progress to:

Fatty Liver → NASH → Fibrosis → Cirrhosis → Liver Failure / Cancer

⚠️ Watch for These Warning Signs:

• Fatigue😴
• Discomfort in right upper belly🤕
• Swelling in abdomen (ascites)💧
• Yellowing of eyes/skin (jaundice)🟡

🧪 How is it Diagnosed?

• Blood tests (LFTs)🧬
• Ultrasound or Fibroscan🖥️
• MRI or biopsy (rare)🧲

How Can I Reverse It?

✅ Early-stage fatty liver is reversible with lifestyle changes.

🍽️ Diet

• ❌ Avoid sugar, white rice, bakery, fried snacks
• ✅ Eat more vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains
• ️ Use less oil – prefer olive or sunflower oil
• No soft drinks or packaged juices

🚶 Exercise

• 🏃 Walk 30+ mins daily
• ⚖️ Aim for 7–10% weight loss

🩺 Control Associated Conditions

• ✔️ Manage diabetes, thyroid, cholesterol
• ❌ Avoid alcohol completely

💊 Medications?

No universal liver fat-cutting pill. Your doctor may prescribe vitamin E, antioxidants, or diabetes meds based on your case.

🔁 Monitoring

Repeat Fibroscan or LFTs every 6–12 months.