The English edition of Prof. Seyed-Moayed Alavian's comprehensive guide to fatty liver and the related diseases of the gallbladder and pancreas — causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the role of nutrition, exercise and lifestyle.
English edition — a comprehensive guide
Fatty Liver, Gallbladder and Pancreatic Diseases
Fatty liver develops without early symptoms and is routinely overlooked until it is advanced. Its prevalence is now rising even among children and adolescents. This guide covers it alongside the related diseases of the gallbladder and pancreas, for patients and physicians alike.
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176 pages
Language
English
Subject
Fatty liver, gallbladder and pancreatic disease
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Audience
Patients, physicians, and general readers
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About this book
Fatty liver is one of the silent, prevalent diseases of the present day, and a significant health concern in societies where sedentary living and poor diet are common. It usually develops without specific early symptoms and is frequently missed until it has reached a more advanced stage. Its rising prevalence — now including children and adolescents — makes community awareness and precise preventive and therapeutic effort urgent rather than optional.
The liver is among the body's most vital organs, regulating metabolism, producing proteins and bile, and clearing toxins. Any impairment of that function has serious and widespread consequences for health. Understanding the risk factors, the diagnostic methods, and the treatment options therefore matters not only for the liver but for the related conditions of the gallbladder and pancreas.
The chapters work through the structure and function of the digestive system, the causes of fatty liver, its symptoms and signs, and the methods used to diagnose and treat it. They then turn to the role of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle in both prevention and treatment.
We hope this book serves as a valuable guide for patients, physicians, and anyone who values liver health, both for themselves and their loved ones.Prof. Seyed-Moayed Alavian — from the introduction
What the book covers
The digestive system
Structure and function, as the basis for everything that follows.
Causes of fatty liver
Risk factors, including those now affecting children and adolescents.
Symptoms and signs
What appears, what does not, and why the disease is so often missed.
Diagnosis and treatment
The methods used to establish the diagnosis and to manage the condition.
Gallbladder and pancreas
The related conditions of both organs and how they connect to liver health.
Nutrition and lifestyle
Diet, exercise, and daily habits in prevention and in treatment.
Note. This book raises awareness and does not replace clinical assessment. Fatty liver must be diagnosed and staged by a physician, and gallbladder or pancreatic pain can indicate conditions requiring urgent care — severe abdominal pain, fever, or jaundice should be assessed the same day. Readers with abnormal liver tests, diabetes, or suspected liver disease should be seen by a hepatologist or gastroenterologist.