A Pathway to Liver Failure

“Understanding the Consequences of Untreated Fatty Liver: A Pathway to Liver Failure”

What Causes Fatty Liver?
Fatty liver, or hepatic steatosis, occurs when excess fat builds up in the liver.

THE PRIMARY CAUSES INCLUDE:

  1. OBESITY
  2. INSULIN RESISTANCE
  3. METABOLIC SYNDROME
  4. POOR DIET
  5. SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE
  6. GENETICS
  7. EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION:

SYMPTOMS OF FATTY LIVER
Fatty liver disease often has few or no symptoms in its early stages. However, as the condition progresses, individuals may experience:

  1. FATIGUE
  2. ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT: Mild pain or discomfort in the upper right side of the abdomen.
  3. WEIGHT LOSS
  4. WEAKNESS
  5. JAUNDICE: Yellowing of the skin and eyes, indicating liver dysfunction.
  6. SWELLING: Swelling in the abdomen (ascites) or legs (edema) due to fluid retention.
  7. ENLARGED LIVER
  8. SPIDER ANGIOMAS: Small, spider-like blood vessels visible under the skin.
  9. PALOMAR ERYTHEMA: Redness of the palms.
  10. MENTAL CONFUSION

TYPES OF FATTY LIVER

  1. NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (NAFLD)
  • SIMPLE FATTY LIVER (STEATOSIS): Fat accumulation without significant inflammation or liver damage.
  • NON-ALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS (NASH): Fat accumulation with inflammation and liver cell damage, potentially leading to fibrosis and cirrhosis.
  1. ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE (AFLD):
  • Caused by heavy alcohol consumption, leading to fat accumulation and liver damage.

DANGER EFFECTS ON THE SYSTEM IF NOT PROPERLY TAKEN CARE OF;

  1. PROGRESSION TO NASH: Simple fatty liver can progress to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), involving liver inflammation and damage.
  2. FIBROSIS AND CIRRHOSIS: Persistent inflammation can lead to fibrosis (scarring) and eventually cirrhosis, severely impairing liver function.
  3. LIVER CANCER: Increased risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a type of liver cancer.
  4. LIVER FAILURE: Advanced stages of cirrhosis can lead to liver failure, necessitating a liver transplant
  1. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES: NAFLD is associated with an increased risk of heart disease, hypertension, and stroke.
  2. METABOLIC COMPLICATIONS: Worsening of conditions like type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
  3. OTHER HEALTH ISSUES: Fatigue, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, jaundice and ascites (fluid accumulation in the abdomen).

SOLUTIONS

  1. DIETARY CHANGES BALANCED DIET,
    REDUCE SUGAR AND REFINED CARBS CUT
  2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
    REGULAR EXERCISE Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity weekly aerobic exercise.
  3. WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
  4. MONITOR PROGRESS
  5. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT:
    In some cases, doctors may prescribe medications to manage associated conditions like diabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure.
  6. HERBAL PRODUCTS:
  • REMSOL ZAGA-CLEAN: A herbal supplement designed to support liver health and detoxification. Key ingredients include milk thistle (for liver cell regeneration), turmeric (anti-inflammatory properties), green tea extract (antioxidants)
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