FATTY LIVER DISEASE



Alcoholic liver disease is said to be the outcome of excessive consumption of alcohol over long period of time. This disease is the result of alcohol abuse which results in severe consequences and even death. Alcohol abuse when practiced for years will lead to replacement of healthy liver tissues with the scar tissue. Scarring of the liver tissue can further cause liver damage and liver dysfunction. Excessive alcohol consumption can be the root cause for several ALD (Alcohol related Diseases).

Alcohol fatty liver disease is due to accumulation of fat in the liver which can cause swelling of liver and its dysfunction. This can also occur by consuming alcohol heavily for a short period of time. At primary stages this disease is asymptomatic but shows mild symptoms such as fatigue and pain in the upper right abdomen. The advanced form of alcoholic fatty liver disease includes the signs and symptoms such as

  • Low grade fever

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Loss of appetite

  • Weight loss

  • Jaundice

  • Tenderness in the right upper abdomen

Whereas the non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is not due to consumption of alcohol. It can also be termed as simple fatty liver or Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. This does not cause any symptoms and is diagnosed by scanning techniques such as abdominal ultra-scan, CT scan or MRI. NAFLD can act as the underlying cause for diabetes and cardio vascular diseases.

Alcoholic fatty liver disease seems to be mild but can lead to serious consequences like inflammation and scarring of liver tissue and ultimately can be life threatening. Alcoholic hepatitis will result in abnormal accumulation of fluids in the abdomen region and elevated levels of liver enzymes. Hence it is important to seek physician’s advice at this stage.

 

 

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