Fatty Liver: Patient Education

Last Update: 26 February, 2024 | 08:20

Fatty liver is a buildup of fat in the liver that can lead to inflammation and liver damage. It is a common and growing problem, affecting up to 25% of people worldwide

One of the liver's important functions is to store and metabolize fats in the body. A healthy liver contains about 5 grams of pure fat per 100 grams of its weight. When the amount of fat in the liver increases to more than 5% of its weight, it is called "fatty liver."

Fatty liver is a common disease in society and can result from various diseases or malnutrition. The accumulation of fat in liver cells can lead to inflammation of these cells. Certain medications, obesity or overweight, physical inactivity, and alcohol consumption can lead to fatty liver. The non-alcoholic form of fatty liver is increasing due to changes in lifestyle, mobility, and nutrition. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is a silent disease that often has no specific symptoms in the early stages. However, the presence of fatty liver indicates a metabolic defect in the human body and increases the risk of developing diabetes, heart stroke, and stroke in the future.

Awareness of fatty liver, its causes, and risk factors can play a role in reducing the incidence or timely treatment.

Dr. Seyed Moayed Alavian

Specialist in Gastroenterology and Liver

Professor of University

Book Details: 

 

  • Author: Dr. Seyed-Moayed Alavian
  • Publisher: Pouyan Kowsar Health Publishing Company; 1st edition ( May 15, 2022)
  • Publication Date:  May 15, 2022
  • Print Length: 88 pages
  • Language: Persian
  • ISBN: 978-622-99114-5-7
  • Sponsored by: Salamat Pooyan 

 

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