All about non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, affecting 3 in 10 people in India
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a condition where fat builds up in the liver without the influence of alcohol consumption. It is becoming a significant health concern globally, and its prevalence in India is rising. Around 3 in 10 people in India are affected by this condition, making it a widespread issue. HOW TO REVERSE FATTY LIVER? The fatty liver disease can be reversed via diet and exercise. "Dietary measures include avoiding sugars or refined carbs. When the liver functions are deranged, patients are managed with drugs like vitamin E, Saroglitazar, Semaglutide, Obeticolic acid etc. Fibroscan is a non-invasive method to estimate liver damage," Dr Vijay Kumar HJ, Gastroenterologist, Apollo Clinic, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, earlier told India Today Digital. Types of NAFLD NAFLD can be categorized into two stages: Simple fatty liver (Non-alcoholic fatty liver - NAFL): This stage involves the accumulation of fat in liver cells, but there is no inflammation or...