In it there is a percentage of natural fat, but when this rises above five percent, there may be fatty liver disease.
There are different classifications, related to the cause of the disease, whether it occurred due to excessive alcohol consumption or other underlying diseases, such as obesity, diabetes, cholesterol or high triglycerides.
Also, fatty liver disease can enlarge the liver, causing pain or discomfort in the upper right part of the abdomen.
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– Abdominal pain
– Loss of appetite
– Weightloss
– Weakness or fatigue
– Nausea
– Dark urine
– Accumulation of fluid in the abdomen
– Swelling (edema) of the legs
On the skin you can identify signs such as:
– Itchy skin
– Yellow skin and eyes
– Web-shaped blood vessels under the skin
– Angiomas
– Spots on the skin
To prevent fatty liver from advancing and causing complications, it is important to follow the treatment plan recommended by the doctor.
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According to the MSD Manual, if the doctor suspects the possibility of fatty liver, he generally asks about alcohol consumption, so he must be very honest with his answer, because excessive consumption can cause serious liver damage.
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Excess fat in the liver, by itself, is not necessarily a serious problem and can be reduced with a few changes. However, if the cause is not identified and corrected, fatty liver can have serious consequences, such as cirrhosis.
