All about Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Most of us hear the word “Fatty Liver”. Fatty liver is common and affects every 2 people out of 10. It may result from high alcohol consumption. But sometimes it happens when no one can drink alcohol. In that case, it is associated with being overweight or obese and having a central weight distribution. But People don’t aware of this. Hence Kaizen Gastro Care expert Dr. Vikrant Kale – Liver Specialist in Pune guides people on what is fatty liver disease and its causes & treatment options.
Dr. Vikrant Kale is a qualified & experienced liver specialist doctor in Pune having more than 18 years of experience in treating various liver diseases such as fatty liver, liver cirrhosis, Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD), and other liver condition. He is the most recommended doctor for liver problems in PCMC & Pune. Also, At Kaizen Gastro Care, he uses Fibroscan methods for the early detection of liver diseases. He uses the advanced diagnosis method for accurate diagnosis of liver diseases such as fibroscan, and liver MRE tests. His experience & expertise make him the best liver specialist in Pune. On this page, Dr. Vikrant Kale explains about Non-Alcholoic fatty liver Diseases. let’s see
What is NAFLD?
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition in which fat builds up in your liver. Two types of Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are “simple fatty liver” and “nonalcoholic steatohepatitis” (NASH). “Simple fatty liver”, also called “nonalcoholic fatty liver” (NAFL), is a form of “Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease” (NAFLD) in which you have fat in your liver but little or no inflammation or liver cell damage. The simple fatty liver typically does not progress to cause liver damage or complications. “Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis” (NASH) is a form of NAFLD in which you have inflammation and liver cell damage, in addition to fat in your liver. Inflammation and liver cell damage can cause fibrosis, or scarring, of the liver. NASH may lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer.
Stages of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD):
NAFLD develops in 4 main stages. The main stages of NAFLD are:
- Simple fatty liver (steatosis) – a largely harmless build-up of fat in the liver cells that may only be diagnosed during tests carried out for another reason
- Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)– a more serious form of NAFLD, where the liver has become inflamed
- Fibrosis– where persistent inflammation causes scar tissue around the liver and nearby blood vessels, but the liver is still able to function normally
- Cirrhosis– the most severe stage, occurring after years of inflammation, where the liver shrinks and becomes scarred and lumpy; this damage is permanent and can lead to liver failure (where your liver stops working properly) and liver cancer
It can take years for fibrosis or cirrhosis to develop. It’s important to make lifestyle changes to prevent the condition from getting worse.
Symptoms:
Sometimes, if you have non-alcoholic related steatohepatitis (NASH) or fibrosis, which are later stages of NAFLD, you may experience:
- Discomfort in the top right of your belly (where your liver is)
- Tiredness
- Unexplained weight loss
- Weakness
How NAFLD is diagnosed?
At kaizen Gastro Care, our expert Dr. Vikrant Kale is typically diagnosed with NAFLD Condition with the help of below tests:
- Blood Test: a blood test finds higher-than-normal levels of liver enzymes. A standard blood test could reveal this result. High levels of liver enzymes could also suggest other liver diseases.
- FibroScan: NAFLD is diagnosed with ultrasound or other scans and different liver disorders need to be excluded. The severity of fibrosis can be assessed with Fibroscan.
NAFLD Treatment at Kaizen Gastro Care:
Currently, there are no treatments available to directly treat NAFLD. At Kaizen Gastro Care, we have a team of specialists who can help you make these changes to stop your NAFLD from getting worse and reduce fat levels in your liver. NAFLD treated with the following option base on the disease inflammation
- Lifestyle Changes: The main form of treatment for someone diagnosed with NAFLD is to manage lifestyle factors that can affect it.
- Medication: There’s not currently any medicine that can treat NAFLD, but various medicines can be useful in managing the problems associated with the condition.
- Liver Transplant surgery: If you develop severe cirrhosis and your liver stops working properly, you may need to be put on the waiting list for a liver transplant. Or it may be possible to have a transplant using a section of liver removed from a living donor.
Request an Appointment:
Dr. Vikrant Kale at Kaizen Gastro Care team of highly specialized doctors offers various liver diseases treatment under one roof. Also, the advanced diagnosis method can help to provide exact treatment. If you’re experiencing symptoms related to liver diseases then consult with our best liver specialist team. For more information about our comprehensive treatment options, or to request an appointment with the best Gastroenterologist in Pune call 97 6363 5252