Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

A 'silent' and common liver disease, non-alcoholic liver disease, resembles alcoholic disease. As the name implies, it occurs in those who do not drink or little alcohol. The major nonalcoholic liver disease feature is fatty, inflamed and damaged liver.

The symptoms do not show and most people who have non-alcoholic liver disease usually feel nothing unusual, and they are not even aware that their liver is not functioning properly.

This type of liver disease can become severe and even lead to cirrhosis – permanent damage and scarring of the liver, and thus unable to function properly.
Early stages of non-alcoholic liver disease does not often cause any symptoms.
If symptoms do appear in these early stages, malaise, fatigue, and a dull ache at the upper right-hand abdomen are the common symptoms.

Symptoms Of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea, unexplained weight loss, weakness, small and red spider veins under the skin, easy bruising, jaundice, fatigue, loss of interest in sex, bleeding from engorged veins in the intestines or esophagus, Itchiness, fluid in the abdominal cavity, and feet and legs swelling.

What To Do After Diagnosis - Doctors' Advice

After one is diagnosed with non-alcoholic liver disease, doctors usually advice on the following treatments: cut down weight if overweight or obese, increase the level of physical activity, follow a healthy and balanced diet, avoid alcohol and unnecessary medications.

The above treatments can make a huge difference although they are standard recommendations. They are also effective in treating other conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol.