10 lesser known signs of fatty liver

Nov 25, 2024

TOI Lifestyle Desk

Fatty liver

Fatty liver disease often progresses silently, typically without noticeable symptoms in its early stages.

Enlarged liver

Enlargement of the liver, also known as hepatomegaly, is a potential consequence of fatty liver disease.

Swollen feet

Swollen feet can occur in some cases of fatty liver disease.

Affects metabolism

Fatty liver disease can sometimes cause a reduction in appetite. This occurs due to the liver’s impaired function, which affects digestion, metabolism, and overall energy levels.

Fatigue

Chronic tiredness, even after rest, can be an early sign of fatty liver as the liver becomes less efficient at processing toxins and metabolizing fat.

Belly fat

Excess belly fat is often associated with fatty liver disease, particularly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

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Itchy skin

Chronic itching is associated with bile salt build-up-a situation that occurs when the liver is incapably of processing waste products properly

Cirrhosis

Fatty liver disease, particularly in its non-alcoholic form (NAFLD), can progress to cirrhosis if left untreated.

Cirrhosis is an irreversible

Cirrhosis is an irreversible condition where normal liver function is significantly impaired, increasing the risk of liver failure and liver cancer.

Limit Alcohol

Limiting alcohol intake will greatly help prevent and manage the disease, especially alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD), since alcohol may have worsening effects on liver damage.

Promote exercise

Activities such as walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming can improve the condition of disease in both alcoholic and non-alcoholic forms of fatty liver through the reduction of liver fat.

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